Caves within an hour or two of Nova Gorica

Kaverna I.sv.vojne is a First World War cavern, an artificial shelter dug into the rock during the fighting on the Soča (Isonzo) front. It is a small but tangible trace of the wartime positions that once ran through this part of western Slovenia. The site lies in the Goriška region, in the hilly country near the Italian border, and is best combined with a walk in the surrounding area.

Pečinka is a small cave in the Goriška region of western Slovenia, set in the karst landscape near the Italian border. It is a modest natural feature rather than a show cave, of interest to those exploring the countryside south of Nova Gorica. Plan it as a short stop combined with other walks in the area.

Jama Pečinka is a small cave in the Goriška region of western Slovenia, in the karst country east of Nova Gorica. It is a modest natural site rather than a show cave, of interest to those exploring the limestone landscape of the area. Visitors should treat it as a short side stop on a walk through the surrounding karst terrain and take care near the entrance.

An inscription carved above the entrance to a cavern used by the Novara Brigade, an Italian unit of the First World War, in the Goriška region near the Karst edge above the Vipava and Soča area. It is a small but direct trace of the Isonzo Front, where soldiers dug shelters into the rock. Expect a short walk on rough terrain to reach it, best combined with other front-line remains nearby.

Hram is a cave in the Goriška region of western Slovenia, in the karst landscape near the Italian border. It is a small natural site rather than a show cave, worth a stop for anyone exploring the region's limestone terrain. Expect an unmarked approach on foot, so bring a map or GPS and sturdy shoes.

Obeležje brigade Re is a memorial connected with a cave in the Goriška region of western Slovenia, near the karst edge above the Vipava and Soča lowlands. It marks a site associated with a wartime brigade and is a quiet stop for those interested in local history. Expect a short walk on karst terrain to reach it.

The Great Paradana Ice Cave is a cave on the Trnovo Forest plateau in the Goriška region, above the Vipava Valley. As an ice cave, it holds snow and ice through much of the year, which makes it an interesting stop for those exploring the karst landscape of the plateau. The area is reached by forest roads and trails, so plan it as a walk in wooded upland terrain.

Valska jama is a cave in the karst landscape of the Obalno-kraška region in southwestern Slovenia. It is one of the many natural openings in the limestone of the Karst plateau and is of interest to those curious about underground karst features. It lies in the western part of the Karst near the Italian border, and a visit is best combined with other walks in the surrounding countryside.