86 places, nearest first; times are estimates — the planner times the real roads.
Udin Woods (Udin boršt) is a protected forested area in the Gorenjska region, on a conglomerate plateau between Kranj and Tržič, known for its small caves and rock shelters. It suits an easy woodland walk on forest paths, with the caves as quiet points of interest along the way.
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.
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.
Laznikarjeva zijalka is a small cave in the Gorenjska region of north-western Slovenia. It suits visitors who like seeking out quieter natural features away from the main sights. Expect a forest approach on foot, so wear sturdy shoes and check local maps before setting out.
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.
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.
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.
Jama nad Vranjo jamo is a small karst cave in the Osrednjeslovenska region of central Slovenia, its name meaning "the cave above Vranja jama". It is one of the many natural openings in the limestone terrain of this area and suits visitors interested in the quieter features of the karst. It lies in the hilly countryside southwest of Ljubljana, so expect a short walk over forest ground and bring a light if you plan to look inside.
Vranja jama is a cave in the Osrednjeslovenska region of central Slovenia, set in the karst landscape south-west of Ljubljana. It is a quiet stop for those interested in the underground features typical of this part of the country. The entrance lies in wooded karst terrain, so plan for a short walk on uneven ground and bring a light if you intend to look inside.
Jama v Doktorjevi ogradi is a small karst cave in the Obalno-kraška region, on the Kras plateau near the Italian border. It is one of the many natural openings in the limestone that shape this landscape, of interest mainly to those curious about karst features. Expect an unmarked spot among dry-stone walls and scrub rather than a show cave; good footwear and caution near the entrance are advisable.
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.
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.
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.
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.
