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Grosuplje—Cave

Caves within an hour or two of Grosuplje

87 places, nearest first; times are estimates — the planner times the real roads.

01Within an hour

Within an hour

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Jama Poltarica

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.

~15 min · 12 km
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Krka Cave

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.

~15 min · 12 km
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Tentera

cave in Slovenia

~25 min · 21 km
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Brezarjevo brezno

Brezarjevo brezno is a karst shaft cave in the Osrednjeslovenska region of central Slovenia, on the southwestern edge of Ljubljana. It is of interest mainly as an example of a vertical cave opening in the karst landscape around the capital. It sits close to the city, so a visit can be combined with a short walk in the surrounding countryside.

~25 min · 22 km
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Malo Brezarjevo brezno

Malo Brezarjevo brezno is a cave shaft in the Osrednjeslovenska region of central Slovenia, not far from Ljubljana. It is a small piece of the karst underground that is easy to pass by, and worth knowing about if you are curious about how the landscape around the capital is shaped. Treat it as a stop to look at from the surface; entering a vertical shaft requires caving equipment and experience.

~25 min · 22 km
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Cross Cave

Cross Cave (Križna jama) is a karst cave in the Primorsko-notranjska region of Slovenia, known for its chain of underground lakes and its rich cave fauna. It is one of the country's best-known caves and is visited in small guided groups rather than on paved walkways. The cave lies on the karst uplands near the Lož Valley, a short drive from Cerknica Lake.

~30 min · 28 km
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Golobina

Golobina is a karst cave in the Primorsko-notranjska region of inner Slovenia, an area known for its limestone landscape riddled with caves and sinkholes. It is a quiet stop for visitors interested in the underground side of the Notranjska karst. Check access conditions locally before setting out, as the cave is not a developed show cave.

~35 min · 32 km
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Zelške jame

Zelške jame is a system of collapsed karst caves in the Primorsko-notranjska region, near Rakov Škocjan. The Rak stream flows through its passages, and parts of the cave roof have fallen in, leaving natural openings and daylight inside the cave. It makes a short stop on a walk through the Rakov Škocjan valley, not far from Cerknica.

~35 min · 33 km
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Mali naravni most

Mali naravni most (Little Natural Bridge) is a natural rock arch, the remnant of a collapsed cave roof, in the Rakov Škocjan karst valley in the Primorsko-notranjska region. It is one of the classic karst features of the valley and can be reached on the easy forest trails that run through the valley near Cerknica.

~35 min · 33 km
02Worth the longer drive

Worth the longer drive

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Jama Kjecl

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.

~65 min · 57 km
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Divje babe

Divje babe is a cave in the Goriška region of western Slovenia, set above the Idrijca valley. It is known as an archaeological site where Neanderthal-era finds were made, including a perforated bone often discussed as a possible flute. Expect a short uphill walk on a forest path to reach the cave entrance.

~65 min · 60 km
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Špehovka

Špehovka is a cave in the Koroška region of northern Slovenia, located near the town of Velenje. It is one of the lesser-known underground sites in the area and suits visitors interested in karst features away from the busier show caves. Check access conditions locally before setting out, as it is not a developed tourist cave.

~70 min · 65 km
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Huda luknja

Huda luknja is a cave in the Koroška region of northern Slovenia, opening in the narrow valley between Velenje and Slovenj Gradec. It is a place to see a karst cave entrance set in a forested gorge, with the Paka stream flowing nearby. The roadside location makes it an easy short stop on a drive through the valley.

~70 min · 65 km
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Pilanca

Pilanca is a cave in the Koroška region of northern Slovenia, in the hilly country of the Carinthian borderlands. It is a modest natural site rather than a show cave, of interest to those exploring the region's lesser-known karst and forest landscape. Plan it as part of a day in Koroška, with sturdy footwear for uneven terrain around the entrance.

~70 min · 65 km
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Poglejska cerkev

Poglejska cerkev is a cave in the Gorenjska region of northwestern Slovenia, its name meaning roughly "the church at Poglej". It is a small natural feature for visitors interested in the karst underground of the Upper Carniola hills. Expect to reach it on foot along local paths, so bring sturdy shoes and a light if you plan to look inside.

~70 min · 65 km
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Mahorčič cave

Mahorčič Cave is a cave system in the Karst of the Obalno-kraška region in southwestern Slovenia. It is a place to see how water has shaped the limestone underground in this part of the country. It lies in the Škocjan area of the Karst plateau, so it fits well into a day spent exploring the region's caves and karst landscape.

~70 min · 61 km
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