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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.
carst cave in Grosuplje municipality (Slovenia)
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Škocjan Caves are a cave system in the Karst of the Obalno-kraška region, where the Reka river disappears underground and flows through a deep canyon inside the cave. The system is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, known for its vast underground chambers and the bridge high above the river. The caves lie near Divača and are visited on guided tours.
Škocjan Caves are a karst cave system in the Kras region of southwestern Slovenia, where the Reka River disappears underground. The system is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is known for its vast underground canyon, crossed by a bridge high above the river. The caves lie near Divača, between Postojna and the coast.
Pečina Triglavca is a karst cave in the Obalno-kraška region of southwestern Slovenia, set in the limestone landscape of the Karst plateau. It offers a glimpse of the underground features typical of this area, where caves and sinkholes shape the terrain. Visitors should come prepared with sturdy shoes and a light, as access is through the surrounding Karst countryside.
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.
