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Lake Trboje is a reservoir on the Sava River in the Gorenjska region, formed behind the hydroelectric dam near the village of Trboje. Its quiet banks suit an easy walk or a spot of birdwatching. The lake lies a short drive from Kranj and Medvode.
Črnava is a small lake in the Gorenjska region, located near Preddvor at the foot of the Kamnik–Savinja Alps. It makes an easy stop for a short lakeside stroll with views toward the surrounding hills. The area suits a relaxed half-day outing combined with other sights in the Kranj area.
Lake Zbilje is an artificial lake on the Sava River near the village of Zbilje, created by the dam of a hydroelectric power plant. Its calm water and wooded shoreline make it a common spot for an easy walk, rowing or a quiet stop by the water. It lies in central Slovenia, a short drive northwest of Ljubljana near Medvode.
Grofov bajer is a small pond in the Gorenjska region of north-western Slovenia. Its name means "the Count's pond", and it makes a quiet stop for a short walk or a rest by the water. It lies in the area between Radovljica and Bled, so it is easy to combine with other outings in the region.
Koseze Pond (Koseški bajer) is a small body of water in the Koseze district on the western edge of Ljubljana, in central Slovenia. It is a quiet spot for a short, easy walk around the shore, close to the city's residential neighbourhoods. It works well as a brief stop when combined with walks in the nearby green areas on Ljubljana's western side.
Planšarsko jezero is a small lake in Jezersko Municipality, in the Gorenjska region of northern Slovenia. It sits in the Alpine valley of Jezersko, close to the village, and makes an easy stop on a day out in the area. The surroundings suit a short, level walk around the shore.
Tivoli Pond is a small pond inside Tivoli Park, the large city park on the western edge of central Ljubljana. It makes an easy stop on a stroll through the park's tree-lined paths, with benches along the water. It lies within walking distance of the city centre in the Osrednjeslovenska region, so no car is needed.
Izvir Kamniške Bistrice is the source area of the Kamniška Bistrica river, where clear water collects in small pools at the foot of the Kamnik–Savinja Alps. It is a quiet stop for those who want to see a mountain river at its very beginning. The spring lies in the Osrednjeslovenska region, up the valley north of Kamnik, and is reached by a short, easy walk.
Lake Bled is an Alpine lake in the Gorenjska region of northwestern Slovenia, next to the town of Bled. It is known for its small island with a pilgrimage church and for the medieval castle standing on a cliff above the northern shore. A level path follows the entire shoreline and makes for an easy walk of a few hours at a relaxed pace.
Podpeško 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.
Jezero 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.
Mali ribnik is a small pond in the Osrednjeslovenska region of central Slovenia, located south of Ljubljana. It is a quiet spot for a short stop by the water and a look at the surrounding landscape. Expect an easy, informal visit rather than a marked hiking destination, so it pairs well with other outings in the area.
Lake Petelinje is an intermittent karst lake in the Primorsko-notranjska region, one of the seasonal lakes of the Pivka area that fill with water and then drain away again through the karst underground. Depending on the season and rainfall, visitors may find open water or a dry, grassy basin, which is what makes repeat visits worthwhile. It lies in the countryside near the town of Pivka and is best explored on an easy walk along field paths around the basin.
Jezerce 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.
Lake 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.
Lake Družmirje is an artificial lake in the Savinjska region, close to Šoštanj in the Šalek Valley. It formed as the ground subsided above coal mining, and its open water and level shoreline make it a quiet stop for an easy walk. The lakes of the valley lie between Šoštanj and Velenje, so it combines well with a visit to either town.
Lake Palčje (Palško jezero) is an intermittent karst lake in the Primorsko-notranjska region, near the village of Palčje in the Pivka area. Depending on the season and rainfall, it can appear as open water or disappear entirely, leaving a grassy basin. It is a quiet spot for a short walk through the karst landscape, best visited after wet periods if you want to see it filled.
Dolc 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.
Bačko jezero is a small lake in the Primorsko-notranjska region of southwestern Slovenia. It is a quiet spot for a short stop in the karst countryside of inner Carniola, where surface water is relatively rare. The lake lies in the area south of Ilirska Bistrica, so it can be combined with other outings in that part of the region.
