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.
Day trips from Postojna
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Smlednik Castle is a medieval castle ruin on a wooded hill above the village of Smlednik, northwest of Ljubljana in central Slovenia. The remaining walls and the view over the Sava valley make it a quiet destination for a short outing. It is reached on foot by a short forest path climbing from the village.
Lazarini Manor, known in Slovenian as Dvorec Valburga, is a manor house in the Osrednjeslovenska region of central Slovenia. It is a stop for those interested in the region's historic country residences. The manor lies in the village of Valburga near Smlednik and Medvode, a short drive northwest of Ljubljana.
Kojca is a mountain in the Goriška region of western Slovenia, listed here as a viewpoint. From its summit you look out over the surrounding hills and valleys of the area. Reaching it means a hike on mountain paths, so plan for a proper walk rather than a short stroll.
Jablje Castle is a historic manor-type castle standing in the countryside of the Mengeš municipality, north of Ljubljana. It is a quiet stop for those interested in the old noble residences of central Slovenia. The castle lies in the Osrednjeslovenska region, an easy short trip from Mengeš or Domžale, and is best combined with a walk through the surrounding fields and villages.
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.
Krumperk Castle is a castle located in Gorjuša near the town of Domžale in central Slovenia.
Schrottenturn Manor (Šrotenturn) is a historic manor building in Kranj, the main town of the Gorenjska region. It is part of the town's historic fabric and can be seen on a walk through Kranj's old centre, which sits on a rocky spur above the Kokra and Sava rivers. It combines easily with other sights in the old town.

