Divača, Slovenia2-3 hoursMorning
Škocjan Mağaraları
Škocjan Mağaraları is one of the notable stops in Divača, with a route-friendly location for your trip.
Quick facts
- Length
- 6,200 m
- Area
- 413 hectares
- Elevation
- 378 m
- Heritage status
- World Heritage Site
Facts from Wikidata, photos from Wikimedia Commons.
Did you know?
Why is this cave UNESCO-listed?
It was inscribed in 1986. Its underground canyon is among the largest known in the world, with chambers up to 146 m high where the Reka River flows through the rock.
Does the term "karst" come from here?
Yes. The word for landscapes formed by limestone dissolving in water derives from Kras, the Slovene name of this region — where karst geology was first scientifically described.
Is there a bridge inside the cave?
The Cerkvenik Bridge crosses the canyon 45 m above the river. The walking route is about 3 km long, and photography inside is not permitted.
Why go?
- Easy to add to your route
- Good photo stop
- Popular local highlight
