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Škocjan Caves

Škocjan Caves combine an underground canyon carved by the Reka River with a karst landscape of sinkholes and villages. The guided visit covers several kilometres and involves many stairs.

Underground canyon and Cerkvenik Bridge in Škocjan Caves.
Photo by Lander at Slovenian Wikipedia Source: Wikimedia Commons Licence: CC BY-SA 3.0
The place

What makes it special

  • The guided route passes through galleries and the great underground canyon where the Reka flows.
  • The circular educational trail visits the Velika and Mala collapse dolines and the villages of Matavun, Betanja and Škocjan.
  • The site was inscribed on the World Heritage List for its natural and scientific values.
Walking trail beside Velika dolina in Škocjan Caves Park.
Photo by Tomoaki INABA from Brussels, Belgium Source: Wikimedia Commons Licence: CC BY-SA 2.0
Matavun village near the Škocjan Caves visitor area.
Photo by Draceane Source: Wikimedia Commons Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0
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Škocjan Caves

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Underground canyon and Cerkvenik Bridge in Škocjan Caves.

Škocjan: a guided cave visit and trail for planning your day well

At Škocjan, the key decision is not simply whether to enter the cave: it is working out the effort involved, connecting properly with the train and leaving time to understand the Reka River landscape.

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Profile updated: 29/09/2026