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This entry marks a cave near Kostanjevica na Krki, the small town in the Posavje region known for its old centre on an island in the Krka River. The karst cave lies at the edge of the hills just outside town and is a natural stop to pair with a stroll around the riverside centre. Base yourself in Kostanjevica na Krki in the lower Krka valley and reach the cave on a short trip from town.
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.
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.
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.
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)
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.
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.
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.
Huda luknja is a cave in the Koroška region of northern Slovenia, opening in the narrow valley between Velenje and Slovenj Gradec. It is a place to see a karst cave entrance set in a forested gorge, with the Paka stream flowing nearby. The roadside location makes it an easy short stop on a drive through the valley.
Špehovka is a cave in the Koroška region of northern Slovenia, located near the town of Velenje. It is one of the lesser-known underground sites in the area and suits visitors interested in karst features away from the busier show caves. Check access conditions locally before setting out, as it is not a developed tourist cave.
Pilanca is a cave in the Koroška region of northern Slovenia, in the hilly country of the Carinthian borderlands. It is a modest natural site rather than a show cave, of interest to those exploring the region's lesser-known karst and forest landscape. Plan it as part of a day in Koroška, with sturdy footwear for uneven terrain around the entrance.
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.
