The Top 14 Lakes around Zagreb
Looking to visit the best lakes around Zagreb? After all, there’s nothing better than the serenity of the lakeshore — or a quick dip when the weather’s warm. So, browse our list of Zagreb’s top lakes below as recommended by the komoot community, and experience more on your next adventure!
Last updated: November 3, 2025
Queen’s Well (Kraljičin zdenac)
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The Queen's Well is actually a powerful drinking water spring from King's Creek and is named after the legendary "Black Queen" (presumably Barbara Celjska, the second wife of King Sigismund of Luxembourg).
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Tiger's Eye Lake (Tigrovo Jezero)
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Tigrovo jezero, or Tiger's Eye Lake, is a peaceful forest spot tucked beside Šumarev Grob on the trail between the Runolist and Puntijarka lodges.
Named after the First Guards Brigade …
Named after the First Guards Brigade …
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Rakitje Lakes
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Don't expect clear blue mountain lakes here, but nice flat riding along the lakes, the paths are mainly coarse gravel.
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Bundek Park and Lake
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Bundek is a lake and park in the city of Zagreb. The area of the lake and the meadows and forests around the lake stretch from the Freedom Bridge to the Youth Bridge. [1]
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Lake Orešje
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It is also a paradise for frogs and herons
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Jarun Lake Cycle Path
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It is best to come in the morning, when the trail is almost empty ;)
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Third Maksimir Lake
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Third Lake
The third lake is located in the heart of Maksimir Park. After visiting the second one, briefly follow the lookout point you pass and climb the path to …
The third lake is located in the heart of Maksimir Park. After visiting the second one, briefly follow the lookout point you pass and climb the path to …
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Tigrovo Oko Pond
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Jezerce Tigrovo oko, is located next to Šumarski put (Mountaineering path 16), opposite the turn to the road to another known site on the Medvednica - Šumarev grob (monument to …
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Path Between Two Lakes
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Water is always nice, but i had higher expectations from the area.
Maybe it's just too early in the year (April) and the nature didn't wake up yet. 🤷🏻♂️
Maybe it's just too early in the year (April) and the nature didn't wake up yet. 🤷🏻♂️
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Maksimir Park Ponds
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Maksimir park is big and feels more like driving through the woods than through a park in its upper part.
In a good way. 😎🚴♂️
In a good way. 😎🚴♂️
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