53 places, nearest first; times are estimates — the planner times the real roads.
Wild 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.
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.
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.
Lake 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.
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 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.
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.
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.
Bloško 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.
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.
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.
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.
Veli 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.
Dupeljsko jezero is a small mountain lake in the Julian Alps above the Soča valley, in the Goriška region of western Slovenia. It is a quiet high-altitude spot reached only on foot, suited to hikers who want a lake setting among bare limestone slopes. Plan it as a full mountain hike with proper footwear and check the weather before setting out.
Lake 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.
Lake Kočevje, known in Slovenian as Rudniško jezero, is a lake on the edge of the town of Kočevje in southeastern Slovenia. Its Slovenian name, meaning mine lake, points to the area's mining past. It suits a short, easy walk along the shore when visiting Kočevje.
Slap Virje is a waterfall near Bovec in the Soča valley, where the stream drops into a green pool surrounded by rock and forest. The pool and the falling water make it a popular short stop for visitors to the upper Soča area. It lies in the Goriška region, reached by an easy walk from the Plužna area west of Bovec.
