54 places, nearest first; times are estimates — the planner times the real roads.
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 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.
Jezero za Kalcem is an intermittent karst lake in the Primorsko-notranjska region of inner Slovenia, near Pivka. It appears when groundwater rises in wetter periods and can disappear entirely in dry spells, so what you find depends on the season. It is a quiet stop for those exploring the karst landscape of the Pivka area on foot.
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.
Lake Kalec (Kalsko jezero) is an intermittent karst lake in the Primorsko-notranjska region of inner Slovenia. Like other seasonal lakes in this karst landscape, it fills and drains with the water table, so what you find depends on the time of year and recent rainfall. It lies in the countryside of the Pivka area and suits a quiet walk on local rural roads and paths.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Lijakov kal is a small pond on the Karst plateau in the Obalno-kraška region of southwestern Slovenia. Ponds like this, called kal, were traditionally used on the dry Karst to collect rainwater for livestock and are now quiet spots for wildlife. It makes a short stop on a walk or drive through the Karst countryside.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
