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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.
Mali ribnik is a small pond in the Podravska region of northeastern Slovenia, its name meaning simply "little fishpond". It is a quiet spot of open water suited to a short stop or an easy stroll along the bank. It lies in the Drava lowland area, not far from Maribor, and is best combined with other walks in the surrounding countryside.
Slivniški ribniki are a group of fishponds in the Podravska region, set in the lowland countryside south of Maribor near the village of Slivnica. The still water and surrounding greenery make it a quiet spot for a short walk along the banks or an unhurried look at the ponds. It suits an easy outing combined with a visit to the Maribor area.
Black Lake (Črno jezero) is a small lake in the Podravska region of northeastern Slovenia, set in the forested Pohorje hills. Its dark water among the trees makes it a quiet stop for walkers exploring the area. Expect a forest walk on Pohorje trails rather than a developed lakeside site.
Gramoznica Duplek is a lake formed in a former gravel pit near Duplek, in the Podravska region southeast of Maribor. It is a quiet stretch of open water in the flat Drava plain, suited to a short stop or an easy walk along the shore. The lake lies close to the village, so it is simple to combine with a trip through the lower Drava valley.
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.
Lake Pernica is a reservoir in the Podravska region of northeastern Slovenia, north of Maribor. Its open water and grassy shores suit a quiet walk or a short outing in the gently rolling countryside. It makes an easy half-day trip from Maribor for anyone looking for a calm spot by the water.
Lake Pernica (Perniško jezero) is a reservoir in the Podravska region of northeastern Slovenia, set in the countryside north of Maribor. Its open water and shoreline make it a quiet spot for a walk or birdwatching on a day out from the city. Expect an easy, flat stroll along the banks rather than a mountain hike.
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.
Lake Ptuj is a hydroelectric reservoir on the Drava River just upstream of Ptuj, in the Podravska region of northeastern Slovenia. Its open water and flat shores make it a calm place for a walk or bike ride along the embankments, with views back toward the old town. It is easy to combine with a visit to Ptuj itself.
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 Bukovniško is a small lake in the Pomurje region of north-eastern Slovenia, set among the low hills and woods of the far north-east of the country. It suits a quiet stop for a walk along the shore or a rest by the water. The lake lies in the Pomurska region, within easy reach of the towns of the Prekmurje area.
Petdinarka is a small lake in the Pomurje region of northeastern Slovenia, in the flat lowland near the Mura river and the Hungarian and Croatian borders. It suits a quiet stop on a day trip through the Prekmurje and Lendava area, with open countryside around the water.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
