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Grad is a cave in the Obalno-kraška region of southwestern Slovenia, in the karst hinterland of the Slovenian coast. It is one of the many underground features of this limestone landscape and suits visitors interested in karst terrain. Expect to reach it on foot through open karst countryside rather than along a developed tourist route.
S 10 is a small limestone cave near the village of Socerb on the Karst edge above Trieste, in Slovenia's Coastal–Karst region. It is one of many karst caves in this area and is of interest mainly to those exploring the local limestone landscape. The nearest point of orientation is Socerb, close to the Italian border.
Sveta jama (Holy Cave) is a limestone cave below Socerb on the edge of the Karst escarpment above Trieste. It is known for the small church set up inside the cave, which gives it its name. The cave lies in the Obalno-kraška region, a short walk from the village and castle of Socerb close to the Italian border.
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.
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.
Jama Trhlovca is a cave in the Karst of the Obalno-kraška region in southwestern Slovenia, in the limestone landscape that gives the karst its name. It is a quiet stop for those interested in the underground side of the region beyond the large show caves. It lies inland from the coast in the area around Divača, so it pairs well with a day exploring other karst sites nearby.
Škratovka jama is a small cave in the karst landscape of the Primorsko-notranjska region, in the Notranjska area of inner Slovenia. It is a quiet stop for those interested in the underground features that shape this limestone countryside. Visitors should expect a natural, undeveloped site rather than a show cave, so sturdy footwear and a light are sensible.
Vranja jama is a cave in the Osrednjeslovenska region of central Slovenia, set in the karst landscape south-west of Ljubljana. It is a quiet stop for those interested in the underground features typical of this part of the country. The entrance lies in wooded karst terrain, so plan for a short walk on uneven ground and bring a light if you intend to look inside.
Jama nad Vranjo jamo is a small karst cave in the Osrednjeslovenska region of central Slovenia, its name meaning "the cave above Vranja jama". It is one of the many natural openings in the limestone terrain of this area and suits visitors interested in the quieter features of the karst. It lies in the hilly countryside southwest of Ljubljana, so expect a short walk over forest ground and bring a light if you plan to look inside.
Najdena jama, whose name translates as "Found Cave", is a karst cave in the Osrednjeslovenska region of central Slovenia. It lies in the karst landscape south of Ljubljana, in the area around Planinsko polje and Logatec. Treat it as a point of interest on a walk through the surrounding karst rather than a show cave, and check access locally before setting out.
A Krlovo Brezno is a registered karst cave, a shaft-type opening listed in the Slovenian cave cadastre, in the Osrednjeslovenska region. It lies in the wooded karst country south-west of Ljubljana, roughly between Vrhnika and the Logatec area. It is a cave for trained cavers rather than casual visitors, so day-trippers should treat it as a point of interest on a forest walk and not attempt to enter.
Weaver's Cave (Tkalca jama) is a karst cave in the Primorsko-notranjska region of inner Slovenia. It is a natural feature of the limestone landscape typical of the Notranjska karst, worth seeing for anyone interested in caves and underground water. It lies in the countryside south of the Ljubljana basin, so plan it as part of a day exploring the surrounding karst.
Veliki naravni most (Great Natural Bridge) is a karst arch left from the collapsed roof of a cave in the Rakov Škocjan valley, in the Primorsko-notranjska region near Cerknica. The stone bridge spans the gorge of the Rak stream and shows clearly how underground karst passages give way to open valleys. It is reached on easy forest trails through the Rakov Škocjan park, a pleasant walk combined with the nearby Mali naravni most.
