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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.
Ribnik Resa is a small pond in the Posavje region of southeastern Slovenia. It is a quiet spot by the water where you can take a short break and look at the surrounding countryside. The pond lies in the lowland area near the Sava valley and is best visited as a stop on a walk or drive through the region.
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.
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 Slivnica (Slivniško jezero) is a lake in the Savinjska region of eastern Slovenia, set in a green, hilly landscape. It suits a quiet stop for a walk along the shore or a look at the open water and surrounding countryside. The lake lies in the area south-east of Celje, so it can be combined with a day trip around that town.
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.
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.
Lake Šmartno (Šmartinsko jezero) is a lake in the Savinjska region, just north of Celje. Its shores offer an easy outing close to town, suited to a relaxed walk along the water. It is a convenient stop for anyone spending the day in or around Celje.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
Ribnik Farovec is a small pond in the Podravska region of northeastern Slovenia. It is a quiet stretch of still water that suits a short stop or an easy stroll along the bank. The pond lies in the countryside south of Maribor, toward the Pohorje foothills.
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 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.
