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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Ribnik Dobje is a small pond in the Osrednjeslovenska region of central Slovenia, southeast of Ljubljana. It is a quiet spot to stop by the water and look out over the surrounding countryside. Expect a short, easy stroll rather than a hike, and it fits well into a day spent exploring the hills and villages of the area.
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.
Ribnik Boštanj is a small pond in the Osrednjeslovenska region of central Slovenia. It is a quiet spot for a short stop, a stroll along the water and a look at the surrounding countryside. Expect an easy, level walk rather than a hike, and combine it with other places nearby.
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 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 Bohinj is the largest natural lake in Slovenia, lying in a glacial valley within Triglav National Park in the Gorenjska region. It is surrounded by the peaks of the Julian Alps and is known for its clear water and quieter shores than nearby Bled. A level path runs along much of the shoreline, and the Church of St John the Baptist stands by the stone bridge at Ribčev Laz on the eastern end.
Jezero na Planini pri Jezeru is a small mountain lake on an alpine pasture in the Gorenjska region, in the high country of the Julian Alps above Bohinj. It sits beside a cluster of herders' huts, making it a quiet stop on a mountain walk. Reaching it means a hike on mountain paths, so plan it as a day trip on foot with proper footwear.
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.
Lake 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.
Ivarčko jezero is a small lake in the Koroška region of northern Slovenia, set among wooded hills above the Meža valley. It is a quiet spot for a short walk around the shore or a rest by the water. The lake lies near Ravne na Koroškem, which makes a convenient starting point for the visit.
Nova 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.
Black Lake (Črno jezero) is the lowest of the lakes in the Triglav Lakes Valley, set in forest within Triglav National Park in the Gorenjska region. Its dark, still water surrounded by trees and rock walls makes it a quiet stop on the way into the high valley. It is reached on foot by a steep mountain trail, most commonly climbed from the Bohinj side.
