Lakes within an hour or two of Izola / Isola
48 places, nearest first; times are estimates — the planner times the real roads.
01Within an hour
Within an hour
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Veli VirVeli Vir is a small lake in the Obalno-kraška region of southwestern Slovenia, in the hinterland of the Slovenian coast. It is a quiet stop for those exploring the karst and coastal countryside beyond the busy seaside towns. Expect a short, easy walk to the water rather than a developed lakeside, so suitable footwear and a map are useful.
~20 min · 19 km
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Nova štirnaNova štirna is a small lake in the Obalno-kraška region of southwestern Slovenia, set in the karst landscape of the Kras plateau. It is a quiet spot for a short stop where open water stands out in otherwise dry limestone country. It suits a stroll on the way through the Kras villages rather than a long hike.
~25 min · 24 km
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Kal na ZavrtehKal na Zavrteh is a small pond in the Karst landscape of the Obalno-kraška region in southwestern Slovenia. Ponds like this, called kal, were traditionally kept as water sources in the dry limestone countryside, and they remain quiet spots for a short stop. It makes a natural pause on a walk or drive through the karst villages and fields of the area.
~25 min · 22 km
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Lijakov kalLijakov kal is a small pond on the Karst plateau in the Obalno-kraška region of southwestern Slovenia. Ponds like this, called kal, were traditionally used on the dry Karst to collect rainwater for livestock and are now quiet spots for wildlife. It makes a short stop on a walk or drive through the Karst countryside.
~25 min · 23 km
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DolcDolc is a small lake in the Karst area of the Obalno-kraška region in southwestern Slovenia. Bodies of water are rare in this limestone landscape, which makes a stop at the lake an interesting addition to a day of walking or cycling across the Karst plateau. It lies in the countryside of the western Karst, close to the Italian border.
~35 min · 33 km
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Lake VogrskoLake Vogrsko is a small lake near the village of Vogrsko in the Goriška region of western Slovenia, a short drive east of Nova Gorica. It offers a quiet stretch of water in the open lowland of the lower Vipava Valley, suited to an easy stroll along the shore. It makes a calm stop when exploring the countryside around Nova Gorica and the Vipava Valley.
~45 min · 41 km
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Jezerce v PlaniniJezerce v Planini is a small lake in the Goriška region of western Slovenia. It is a quiet spot to stop and look at standing water in a landscape otherwise shaped by hills and karst. The lake lies near the village of Planina, which makes a good starting point for a short walk to the shore.
~45 min · 39 km
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Lake KlivnikLake Klivnik is a reservoir in the Primorsko-notranjska region of southwestern Slovenia, created by damming a stream in a quiet, wooded landscape. It is a calm place for a lakeside walk and a break from driving through the Karst hinterland. The lake lies in the countryside south of Ilirska Bistrica, close to the border with Croatia.
~45 min · 40 km
02Worth the longer drive
Worth the longer drive
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Wild LakeWild Lake (Divje jezero) is a small lake fed by a karst spring that rises from a deep underwater shaft at the foot of a steep forested cliff. After heavy rain the water can surge up and spill into the short Jezernica stream, one of the shortest rivers in Slovenia. It lies just outside Idrija in western Slovenia and is reached by an easy walk.
~65 min · 57 km
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Lake CerknicaLake Cerknica is an intermittent karst lake in the Primorsko-notranjska region, near the town of Cerknica. Depending on the season and rainfall, it fills into one of the largest lakes in Slovenia or drains away through underground karst channels, leaving meadows and fields. The flat surroundings suit easy walks and cycling along the shore and across the lake basin.
~70 min · 61 km
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Lake BlokeBloško jezero is a small lake on the Bloke Plateau in the Primorsko-notranjska region of inner Slovenia. Its open shores, surrounded by meadows and forest, make it a quiet stop for a short walk around the water. The lake lies in the Bloke area, between the Notranjska karst and the hills south of Ljubljana.
~80 min · 72 km
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Podpeško jezeroPodpeško jezero is a small lake in the Osrednjeslovenska region, near the village of Podpeč at the southern edge of the Ljubljana Marshes. It is a quiet spot surrounded by wooded hills, suited to a short, easy walk around the shore. The lake lies a short drive south of Ljubljana.
~85 min · 77 km
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Jezero StrahomerJezero Strahomer is a small lake near the village of Strahomer in the Osrednjeslovenska region, on the southern edge of the Ljubljana Marsh south of Ljubljana. It makes a quiet stop for a short walk along the shore and a look at the surrounding countryside. It is an easy outing for a half-day trip from the capital.
~85 min · 78 km
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Jezero v LužniciJezero v Lužnici is a small lake in the Goriška region of western Slovenia. It is a quiet stop for those exploring the mountainous landscape of the upper Soča area, where the surroundings matter more than any facilities. Reaching it is part of an outing in the hills rather than a roadside visit, so plan it as a walk in the area.
~90 min · 80 km
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Lake KrnLake Krn is the largest high-mountain lake in Slovenia, lying in a basin beneath Mount Krn in the Julian Alps. It is worth the effort for the quiet alpine setting of meadows and limestone slopes around the water. The lake is reached only on foot by a mountain hike, usually from the Lepena valley near Bovec in the Goriška region.
~90 min · 83 km
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