The Top 17 Lakes in Žilina
Looking to visit the best lakes in Žilina? 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 Žilina’s top lakes below as recommended by the komoot community, and experience more on your next adventure!
Last updated: October 20, 2025
An artificial lake with a beautiful cycle path, small places to take a break
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Liptovská Mára is the largest reservoir in Slovakia in terms of volume. It was completed in 1975 and bears the name of one of the villages abandoned for construction. In …
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Hričov is a water reservoir on the river Váh, below its confluence with Kysuca and Rajčanka, near the village of Horný Hričov. It is part of the second part of …
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The Čierny Váh rises in the Low Tatras on the slope of Kráľova hoľa and is 39 km long. The river is located in the Čiernovážska dolina (literally Black Váh …
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Liptovská Mara is the largest water reservoir in Slovakia, located in the Liptovská Basin, between the Tatras and the Low Tatras. It is a popular holiday destination with swimming areas, …
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There are towns in Slovakia that offer nice views but… not much more than that. But there's a reason. Námestovo, although funded in the 16th century, doesn't have much more …
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This place is worth a stop and a photo of the Slanický Ostrov Island with Babia Góra on the horizon. On the island, you can see a church. How did …
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The pier goes end with a little bench and access to the lake. To the left, there are 3 picnic tables, two of them with a cover, and two fire …
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An almost untouched section of forest, nature, along the Black Váh (Čierný Váh) River. At the end of the section you will discover a small artificial lake. The valley itself …
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shining mountains in the evening whoever is lucky 🥳 to enjoy this should always remember it as an unforgettable moment.
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