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Izvir Bilpa is a cave spring in southeastern Slovenia, where water emerges from a karst cave opening in the forested hills of the Kočevje area. It is a quiet spot for those interested in karst features and the way underground streams return to the surface. Expect a short walk on forest paths to reach the spring.
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.
Zjot is a cave in southeastern Slovenia, in the karst landscape of the Bela krajina area near the Kolpa valley. It is a quiet stop for those interested in karst features away from the larger show caves. Plan it as a short side trip within the region and bring a light, sturdy footwear if you approach the entrance.
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.
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.
carst cave in Grosuplje municipality (Slovenia)
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.
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.
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.
Terezija rov is a cave in the Zasavje region of central Slovenia, an area of steep valleys along the Sava river. It is a quiet spot for visitors interested in the underground side of the local landscape. The site lies in the hills of Zasavje, so expect a short hike on forest paths and check access conditions before setting out.
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.
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.
Ferranova buža is a cave in the Osrednjeslovenska region of central Slovenia, located near Vrhnika at the edge of the karst landscape around the Ljubljanica springs. It is a modest natural site rather than a show cave, of interest mainly to those exploring the karst features of the area. Plan it as part of a walk in the countryside around Vrhnika and bring a torch and sturdy footwear.
Dimnice is a karst cave in the Obalno-kraška region of southwestern Slovenia, on the limestone plateau of the Karst near the Croatian border. It is a good stop for anyone interested in underground karst landscapes away from the busier show caves. Plan it as a short side trip within the coastal-karst area and check access arrangements locally before you go.
Dimnice is a karst cave in the Obalno-kraška region of southwestern Slovenia, in the limestone country of the Karst and Brkini edge near the Croatian border. It is a good stop for anyone interested in the underground side of the karst landscape. Plan it as part of a day trip through the coastal-karst hinterland, and check access arrangements before you go.
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.
