View of the Gorge – View of the Škocjan Caves Gorge loop from Castle Školj

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Friuli Venezia Giulia

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View of the Gorge – View of the Škocjan Caves Gorge loop from Castle Školj

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146

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View of the Gorge – View of the Škocjan Caves Gorge loop from Castle Školj

03:17

11.4km

230m

Hiking

Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 30, 2026

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Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 1.51 km for 574 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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4.82 km

Škocjan Caves and Gorge

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Tour two alone was a dream. You can expect a lot of nature and above all a lot of water at high tide. Unfortunately, many paths are then closed, but this excursion is just breathtakingly beautiful 🥰

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5.01 km

View of the Gorge

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Beautiful area, but unfortunately very touristy.

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5.09 km

View of the Škocjan Caves Gorge

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Very beautiful and impressive caves to see a river that sinks and then goes out many km further downstream, (Timavo) a nice walk and very modern dedicated services. Nice and helpful staff.

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5.39 km

View of the Škocjan Caves Gorge

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Location in the regional park Škocjanske jame. Huge caves, great stalactites, cool waterfalls and canyons / gorges. Everything embedded in a breathtaking landscape. The tour through the caves is very …

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5.74 km

Škocjan Caves Entrance

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I recommend Exit 3, the longer way back to the parking lot. There you can see a few great caves and get more impressions of the karst plain

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6.47 km

Škocjan Village and Gorge

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8.86 km

Viewpoint Over the River Valley

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A small stop on the ascent/descent

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9.17 km

Školj Castle Ruins

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Derelict castle ruins directly on the hiking trail. Unfortunately, access is blocked by a gate, but the decay is already far advanced and many things are overgrown. It would probably …

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11.4 km

End point

Parking

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