58 places, nearest first; times are estimates — the planner times the real roads.
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 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.
Ivarčko jezero is a small lake in the Koroška region of northern Slovenia, set among wooded hills above the Meža valley. It is a quiet spot for a short walk around the shore or a rest by the water. The lake lies near Ravne na Koroškem, which makes a convenient starting point for the visit.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
