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Jama Kjecl is a cave in the Goriška region of western Slovenia, on the karst terrain near the Italian border. It is a modest natural site rather than a show cave, of interest mainly to those curious about the underground features of the Karst. Expect to find it on foot through karst countryside, and treat any entrance with care, as it is not a managed tourist attraction.
The Great Paradana Ice Cave is a cave on the Trnovo Forest plateau in the Goriška region, above the Vipava Valley. As an ice cave, it holds snow and ice through much of the year, which makes it an interesting stop for those exploring the karst landscape of the plateau. The area is reached by forest roads and trails, so plan it as a walk in wooded upland terrain.
Mali vipavski ledenik is a small cave in the Goriška region, above the Vipava Valley, where cold air collects and keeps it cooler than the surrounding karst. It is a modest natural site rather than a show cave, of interest to those exploring the karst landscape of the area. Expect to reach it on foot through wooded terrain in the hills above Vipava.
Jama v Doktorjevi ogradi is a small karst cave in the Obalno-kraška region, on the Kras plateau near the Italian border. It is one of the many natural openings in the limestone that shape this landscape, of interest mainly to those curious about karst features. Expect an unmarked spot among dry-stone walls and scrub rather than a show cave; good footwear and caution near the entrance are advisable.
Hram is a cave in the Goriška region of western Slovenia, in the karst landscape near the Italian border. It is a small natural site rather than a show cave, worth a stop for anyone exploring the region's limestone terrain. Expect an unmarked approach on foot, so bring a map or GPS and sturdy shoes.
Vilenica is a karst cave on the Karst plateau in southwestern Slovenia, near the village of Lokev not far from Sežana. It is widely regarded as one of the oldest show caves in Europe, with large halls decorated by dripstone formations. It makes an easy addition to a day exploring the Karst region and its villages.
Laznikarjeva zijalka is a small cave in the Gorenjska region of north-western Slovenia. It suits visitors who like seeking out quieter natural features away from the main sights. Expect a forest approach on foot, so wear sturdy shoes and check local maps before setting out.
carst cave in Grosuplje municipality (Slovenia)
Jama Poltarica is a karst cave in the Osrednjeslovenska region of central Slovenia, southeast of Ljubljana. It is a natural site rather than a show cave, worth a stop for those interested in the region's underground karst landscape. Plan it as part of a day out in the hilly countryside of central Slovenia and check local access conditions before setting out.
Krka Cave (Krška jama) is a karst cave near the source of the Krka River in central Slovenia, in the Osrednjeslovenska region. It is a short detour for anyone exploring the upper Krka valley and its springs. The cave lies in the hilly countryside south-east of Ljubljana, close to the village of Krka.
Potok Cave (Potočka zijalka) is a high mountain cave on the slopes of Olševa in the Karawanks, in the Savinjska region near Solčava. It is one of the best-known Palaeolithic sites in Slovenia, where excavations uncovered cave bear remains and bone tools left by Ice Age hunters. Reaching it is a mountain hike, so plan for a proper walk on marked trails rather than a short stroll.
Snow Cave (Snežna jama) is a cave in the mountains of the Savinjska region in northern Slovenia. It is one of the higher-lying caves in the country, and as its name suggests, snow and ice can linger inside. Reaching it involves a mountain approach in the upper Savinja valley area, so plan for a hike rather than a roadside stop.
