Ideas for trips and hikes

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The best way to put your finger on the beating pulse of the Karst and to get a taste of the life of its inhabitants is by attending one of the numerous events and festivities, or just by visiting one of the towns, as the locals will be sure to give you a warm welcome.

Alongside the numerous natural and cultural points of interest and the pearls hiding beneath the Karst surface, it has to be noted that its location makes the Karst the perfect starting point for taking a trip to either the Slovenian or Italian coast. The nearby Adriatic is an ideal opportunity for an active excursion. Just a few minutes’ drive is all it takes to get to Piran, Portorož, Koper, Izola, or Strunjan, with the Sečovlje Salina Nature Park. The Italian side of the border also has numerous hidden gems, especially Sistiana, Devino and the authentic fishing village Villaggio dei Pescatori. Trips to nearby Trieste or Venice are also just a short drive away.


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Past Karst meadows and villages

Easy trail, great for outdoor fans and those interested in local Karst architecture and history. The trail is suitable for families with small children, mountain bikers and trekking bikers. PDF


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Discovering the beauties of the karst (GPX track)

Quite demanding route, suitable for hikers who, in addition to the natural beauties of the Karst, are also interested in the architecture, history and life of the people in this region. PDF


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By bike or on foot: From the karst to the sea (GPX track)

Quite demanding route. Suitable for active (families), also cyclists with mountain bikes. The trail finally reveals a beautiful view of the Adriatic Sea and the entire karst.


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Walk along the Oak Shadow Trail (GPX track)

An easy, interesting route, also suitable for small children in families, ending at the beautiful late Gothic church of St. Petra na Pavli, built in 1446. PDF


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Hike along the Black Pine Trail (GPX track)

Easy hiking trail, suitable for families (even with small children) and nature lovers who want to observe it in peace and enjoy the singing of birds. PDF


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The Karst Culinary Experience of Osmice

You are invited to take a trip across the Karst - take in the characteristic autumn colors of endless rows of vineyards and enjoy some culinary delicacies in one of the "osmice" restaurants in the Karst or in its surroundings.


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Štanjel, the most picturesque village in the Karst

Štanjel is one of the oldest and most picturesque villages in the Karst, and its Ferrari’s Garden and Villa Ferrari give visitors a chance to see the pearl of Maks Fabiani’s architectural heritage.

Along the castle the Church of St. Daniel is the most important building in Štanje.


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Pliskovica - Karst the Karst Way

About 10 kilometers from the seaside of Gulf of Trieste the village of Pliskovica provides the perfect Karst experience: a village of about 100 stone-built Karst homesteads, surrounded by an expanse of meadows and vineyards.


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A Trip to the Seaside – Gulf of Trieste, Duino Castle, and the Sistiana Bay

Just a few minutes by car are all it takes to visit the seaside, for example Trieste. Nearby you can enjoy the sites of the Gulf of Trieste, the Duino Castle, Rilke’s Path, Miramare, and other sites.


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Culture, History, and Sports

The villages of the Karst and its inhabitants make sure that the tourist attractions are diverse: The Kosovel Path, along the trails of the Isonzo Front, The Karst Half-Marathon, Nanos and Snežnik, Pepa’s Karst Garden
Several hold traditional hikes.


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The Rich Underworld of the Karst

The pearls of the Karst underworld are a special story. One phenomenon that excites the imagination is the approximately one thousand caves that have been discovered in the Karst so far, and many more in other regions of Slovenia.


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Lipica – One of the Oldest Stud Farms in the World

Lipica is one of the most pristine green pearls of the Karst, the home of the Stud Farm with more than four centuries of history.


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Projekt je sofinanciran v okviru Programa čezmejnega sodelovanja Slovenija-Italija 2007-2013 iz sredstev Evropskega sklada za regionalni razvoj in nacionalnih sredstev.  |  Progetto finanziato nell'ambito del Programma per la Cooperazione Transfrontaliera Italia-Slovenia 2007-2013, dal Fondo europeo di sviluppo regionale e dai fondi nazionali.