This artificial lake is located in the southern part of Slovenia near the town of Kocevje and was formed when coal mining in this area ceased in the 1970s. The name of the local lake is Rudnisko jezero. It is a fairly deep lake of about 40 m and today offers an excellent place for open water recreation. There is a nice 3km trail around for walking, running, cycling or you can even camp. In the summer you will often see people sailing, rowing, paddleboarding, fishing, diving and swimming.
It is possible to swim along the entire shoreline of the lake for about 3 km. Occasionally, there will be sailing or rowing boats out and about, so make sure you are aware of other activities on the lake.
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Kozjak waterfall
This is a unique place and we would consider it the pearl of natural swimming pools in Slovenia. Kozjak Waterfall is located in the protected natural area near the town of Kobarid in northwestern Slovenia. Most visitors come to enjoy a 30-minute walk on a marked trail. The local tourist office in Kobarid recently introduced a registration fee (4 EUR per person) to walk to Kozjak waterfalls. Once you get there, there is a small narrow valley at the end where you can change and take a dip under the waterfall. Keep in mind that you have to overcome slippery rocks and we highly recommend that you have water shoes to walk more easily.
Once there you will see a small round swimming pool with a diameter of about 10 meters. You can swim, but make sure nothing dangerous falls from the waterfall.
