Theme trails

The trail represents an original blend of the area’s natural and cultural heritage, as well as a modern approach to learning and play. It is designed for all nature lovers, with a particular focus on the youngest, providing abundant opportunities for play and exploration. The fairytale legend of the people of Postojna, Jakob the shepherd...

Postojna is a city today, but it hasn’t always been that way. It received city rights only in 1909, during the time of Austro-Hungarian Empire. During this time, Postojna put itself on the world map with the cave, and with new infrastructure and the first magnificent buildings, it began to take on its present appearance....

If you were fascinated by karst, then you will certainly want to find out why Postojna is the world centre of karstology – the scientific study of karst and karst phenomena. It all started with a humble local who discovered the most beautiful parts of the Postojna Cave and the hitherto unknown form of life...

Postojna will attract connoisseurs of war because of its strategic location. Postojna Gate is a tactical concept taught at military academies. Postojna played an important role during the First World War, as the old Austria built battles on the Soča River from here. Postojna remained on the military map of Italy even between the two...

Sovič is a 677-meter-high city hill covered with forest, so to speak, in the middle of Postojna, right above the oldest part of Postojna, which is called Majlont. Its dominant position above the city offers many amazing views. At the top of Sovič stand the ruins of Postojna Castle (Adelsberg), also called the Old Castle,...

Sovič, a 677m high city hill, is located above the oldest part of Postojna, called Majlont. The fastest way to get to the top of Sovič is through Majlont, by continuing along Vegova ulica behind the Karst Research Institute. On the way to the top, you can rest on two viewing platforms, from where you...

Scilka’s learning trail in Planina is named after the amethyst meadow squill (Scilla litardierei), an endangered plant typical of karst fields, which in Slovenia only grows in Planina Field. Along the undemanding marked path, you will be accompanied by information boards that describe the peculiarities of Planina Field, everything from the secrets of Planina Cave,...