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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.
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.
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.
carst cave in Grosuplje municipality (Slovenia)
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.
Pekel, known in English as Hell Cave, is a karst cave in the Savinjska region of eastern Slovenia, in the hills near Žalec. It is one of the few show caves in this part of the country and makes a short underground stop on a day out in the Lower Savinja Valley.
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.
Mornova zijalka is a small cave in the Savinjska region of northeastern Slovenia, near Šoštanj in the Šalek Valley. It is known as an archaeological site, where traces of Stone Age human presence have been found. It makes a short detour for those exploring the hills around Velenje and Šoštanj.
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.
Črna jama (Black Cave) is a karst cave in the Primorsko-notranjska region of southwestern Slovenia. It lies in the Postojna area and forms part of the wider cave system around Postojna, where underground passages carved by the Pivka river run beneath the karst plateau. It makes a good stop for visitors interested in the karst landscape of inner Carniola, with the town of Postojna as the nearest base.
Black Cave (Črna jama) is a karst cave in the Primorsko-notranjska region, part of the cave landscape around Postojna. It is known for darker passages than its neighbours, and it belongs to the wider Postojna cave system. The cave lies just north of Postojna in Inner Carniola, and access is usually arranged as an organised visit rather than an independent walk.
Postojna Cave is a large karst cave system on the edge of the town of Postojna in the Primorsko-notranjska region. Visitors travel deep into the cave by a small underground train before continuing on foot past halls of stalactites and stalagmites, and the cave is also known as home to the olm, the blind cave salamander. It is an easy day trip from Ljubljana, and the visit is a guided underground walk on paved paths.
Otok Cave (Otoška jama) is a karst cave in the Primorsko-notranjska region of southwestern Slovenia, on the Notranjska karst near Postojna. It is a quieter stop for visitors interested in the underground landscape of this cave-rich area. Check access conditions locally before going, as the cave is not a standard show-cave walk.
Betalov Spodmol is a cave in the karst landscape of the Primorsko-notranjska region, close to Postojna. It is known as an archaeological site where traces of Stone Age people were found, making it a quiet addition to a day around the Postojna karst. The entrance lies in wooded terrain just outside the town, reached on a short walk.
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.
