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Karst Cultural Ring

81 km
Fitness level required

Following the trail of the Karst’s cultural creativity

Sežana – Lipica – Lokev – Divača – Sežana – Križ – Avber – Ponikve – Kobdilj – Štanjel – Tomačevica – Škrbina – Sveto – Komen – Gorjansko – Pliskovica – Dutovlje – Tomaj – Sežana

The Karst, a landscape that is barren and stony at first sight but warm and infinitely rich upon closer inspection, is an inexhaustible source of creativity. This unique cycle trail runs through places that boast interesting works of art by artists and artisans of the Karst, and thus connects the highpoints of Karst culture. Follow in the footsteps of the great Slovenian poet Srečko Kosovel, into the world of the writer Branka Jurca and admire graphic works of art by Jože Spacal. Appreciate the finest architecture by Maks Fabiani and expressionist paintings by Tone Kralj. Explore the large opus of paintings by August Černigoj in the kingdom of Lipizzan horses. Ride through villages famous for artists like the linguist Karel Štrekelj, the comic actor Gojmir Lešnjak (‘Gojc’) and the quadriplegic painter Albert Zafreda. Visit the Museum of Slovenian Film Actors in Divača and the native village of the poet Ciril Zlobec. Enjoy the ride and explore the same landscape that has acted as inspiration for even the greatest artists.

Length of trail
81 km
Total ascent
830 m
Suitable for
trek and road bicycle
Surface
asphalt
Fitness level required
medium high
Warning
The trail is not marked and partly runs along roads for traffic.
Sights along the trail
  • Štanjel, Fabiani's legacy and Spacal Gallery
  • Equestrian Park Lipica and the Avgust Černigoj Gallery
  • Srečko Kosovel in Sežana and Tomaj
  • Museum of Slovenian Film Actors in Divača
Information
Štanjel Castle Visitor Centre
TIC Sežana

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