Karst Gmajna Festival

You are invited to an exciting cross-border geocaching adventure in the Karst-Carso Geopark, starting in Gropada. Children and young people, accompanied by their parents, will explore forest trails leading to the geosite Karst Living Museum. Among unusually shaped rocks and karst sinkholes, they will find the right path using a map, answer questions, solve quizzes, and, with the help of experts, learn about the geological diversity of the Karst. At the end, the young explorers will be rewarded with snacks and prizes.
The tour will be conducted in Slovenian and Italian.

Meeting point: Slovene Cultural Society Skala, Gropada 82, Trieste
45°39'59.2"N 13°50'51.1"E
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Registration: The number of places is limited; prior registration is required. For registration and additional information, please contact curiosidinatura@gmail.com or call +39 340 556 9374 and +39 320 271 7508 (Barbara Bassi).
Organizers: ORA Krasa in Brkinov, Geological Service of the Autonomous Region Friuli Venezia Giulia, Škocjan Caves Park, and the cooperative Curiosi di natura

This is not just cycling but a sustainable, environmentally friendly way of mobility with which we will explore the Karst landscape and learn about the values of protected Karst honey. We will learn about the diversity of honey plants, botany, and the unique types of honey that the Karst environment provides.
On the trip, you will discover why the cross-border Karst is so special – even in beekeeping. We will visit two producers: the first will present special types of honey that cannot be found anywhere else, while the second will take us into the world of bees through the prism of mysticism and emotions – as companions, friends, and healers.
The cycling will take place along a nature-friendly route through the Karst commons, along the most beautiful field and forest paths. We recommend bicycles with suitable tires; e-bikes are also welcome.
The tour will be conducted in Slovenian, English, and Italian.

Meeting point: Cerje, Memorial to the Defenders of the Slovenian Land
45°52'20.9"N 13°36'57.5"E
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Registration: The number of places is limited; prior registration is required. For registration and additional information, please contact info@gremozeleno.eu or call +386 40 264 433 (Irena Hlede).
Organizer: TA GremoZeleno/TakeGreenway

You are invited to a free guided hike along the Golden Boat adventure, which is a very special poetic family adventure in the lands of Srečko Kosovel. His poems invite you to sail with the golden boat into the sea of poetry, forge golden verses, and collect golden coins and stamps that bring golden prizes. You are invited to the wonderful world of Srečko Kosovel's poetry and to discover the beautiful Karst!
The event takes place within the framework of the European Mobility Week and is organized by the Municipality of Sežana.
The tour will be conducted in Slovenian.

Meeting point: TIC Sežana, Prečna ulica 2, Sežana
45°42'34.2"N 13°52'22.6"E
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Registration: The number of places is limited; prior registration is required. For registration and additional information, please contact sezana@visitkras.info.
Organizer: Zavod Škrateljc

With historian Aneja Rože Kravanja, we will learn about the water infrastructure in the cadastral municipality of Lokev in the 19th century. She will present the results of research carried out based on data from the land cadastre, various documents, interviews, and field observations. The hike will start in the old village center of Lokev, continue past Prelož to the Vroče spring, and then return to the starting point. The hiking trail is easy; we recommend hiking shoes and clothing and water. The length of the route is 7.5 km, with an estimated walking time, including stops, of about 3.5 hours. Participation at your own risk.
The tour will be conducted in Slovenian and Italian.

Meeting point: in front of the Military Museum Tabor, Lokev 127, Lokev
45°39'41.0"N 13°55'41.1"E
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Registration: The number of places is limited; prior registration is required until the spots are filled or at least three days before the event. For registration and additional information, please contact tjasa.vezovnik@psj.si or call +386 41 418 119 (Tjaša Vezovnik).
Organizer: Public Institution Škocjan Caves Park, Slovenia

From the small stone church of St. Lawrence at Jezero, the path will lead through Karst thickets, among black pines and the Karst commons, to the summit of Griža (441 m). From there, you will enjoy a stunning view of the Val Rosandra, the Karst edge, and the Gulf of Trieste. On the way back, you will learn about the geological features of the nature reserve and stop at the entrance to the cave system under Griža, which is one of the geopark's geosites.
The tour will be conducted in Slovenian and Italian.

Meeting point: Church Jezero (Dolina)
45°37'39.9"N 13°52'18.4"E
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Registration: The number of places is limited; prior registration is required. For registration and additional information, please contact curiosidinatura@gmail.com or call +39 340 556 9374 (Barbara Bassi).
Organizers: Geological Service of the Autonomous Region Friuli Venezia Giulia in cooperation with the Curiosi di natura cooperative

At this year's honey festival, you will be able to discover the delights of honey in cuisine, visit the honey market, listen to lectures on propolis and pollen, and see presentations by the Dutovlje Primary School, Komen Primary School, and the Štanjel branch school. You can also taste various types of honey and honey drinks, as well as receive a basic analysis of honey from field advisors.
The event will be conducted in Slovenian, English, and Italian.

Meeting point: Štanjel 1a, castle courtyard
45°49'24.9"N 13°50'42.3"E
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For additional information: ales.rodman@gmail.com or call +386 31 298 302 (Aleš Rodman).
Organizer: Beekeeping Association Kras – Brkini

An easy circular route (8.5 km) leads from the Karst spring of the Timavo River to the Duino cliffs. From the springs, where the water mysteriously emerges after a long underground journey, the route follows the riverbank to the Fishing Village, then through Črničevje, an oak forest, to the viewpoint above the Duino cliffs, which plunge steeply into the sea. From there, you will enjoy views of the entire Gulf of Trieste. The total elevation gain is 104 m.
The tour will be conducted in Slovenian and Italian.

Meeting point: parking lot at the Timavo River spring, Duino-Aurisina
45°47'20.2"N 13°35'22.8"E
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Registration: The number of places is limited; prior registration is required. For registration and additional information, please contact curiosidinatura@gmail.com or call +39 340 556 9374 (Barbara Bassi).
Organizers: Geological Service of the Autonomous Region Friuli Venezia Giulia in cooperation with the Curiosi di natura cooperative

The Karst Dry Stone Wall Partnership, which operates on both sides of the border, is dedicated to preserving the skill of dry stone construction and dry stone walls that typically characterize the landscape. The workshop will be led by a practitioner and expert in dry stone construction. Architect-conservator and tourist guide Nataša Kolenc will also participate with a short presentation on the cultural landscape of the Karst and the importance of dry stone walls.
Equipment: We recommend work clothes and sturdy footwear (hiking boots), work gloves, a bucket for debris, and tools (pickaxe, shovel, rake).
The workshop will be conducted in Slovenian, English, and Italian.

Meeting point: at Ražem Stonemasonry, Lokavska cesta 1, Divača
45°40'45.3"N 13°58'13.4"E
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Registration: The number of places is limited; prior registration is required until full or at least three days before the event. For registration and additional information, please contact karin.lavin.art@gmail.com or call +386 41 823 927 (Karin Lavin).
Organizers: Zavod Anima Mundi and Karst Dry Stone Wall Partnership

A hike along the 36th cross-border stage of the Alpe Adria Trail, from Krvavi Potok to Koča Premuda (Bagnoli della Rosandra), will take us through the picturesque Val Rosandra Nature Reserve. You are invited to an experience that combines culture and culinary flavors without borders and allows you to explore the cross-border Karst region and its identity. A detailed program of the hike will be published soon.
The event is financed on the Slovenian side by ORA Krasa in Brkinov with funds from the Slovenian Tourist Board (STO) and on the Italian side by PromoTurismoFVG.
The tour will be conducted in Slovenian and Italian.

Meeting point: 8:15 – Start of gathering at the parking lot of the Glinščica Valley Visitor Center (Bagnoli della Rosandra - Boljunec, 507, 34018 San Dorligo della Valle TS). 8:30 to 9:00 – Participant registration and bus transfer to Krvavi Potok.
45°61'27.2"N 13°85'83.1"E
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Registration: The number of places is limited; prior registration is required. For registration and additional information, please call +386 070 569 882 (Vesna Vodnik).
Organizers: ORA Krasa in Brkinov and PromoTurismoFVG

Children and young people, together with their parents, will explore the secrets of geology on a 4 km circular route in Nabrežina. Geological features can also be seen in the architecture, and the route will take us to the cave Pod skalo, an important geological and paleontological site. Young explorers, with the help of geopark experts, will search for fossils, special rocks, take measurements, and solve quizzes, and using a map, they will find the way to the finish. At the end, they will receive a special prize.
The tour will be conducted in Slovenian and Italian.

Meeting point: Cultural Center Igo Gruden Nabrežina, 89 Devin-Nabrežina
45°44'57.4"N 13°40'26.1"E
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Registration: The number of places is limited; prior registration is required. For registration and additional information, please contact curiosidinatura@gmail.com or call +39 340 556 9374 (Barbara Bassi).
Organizers: Geological Service of the Autonomous Region Friuli Venezia Giulia in cooperation with the Curiosi di natura cooperative, Museum of Natural History Trieste, and Didactic Natural Science Center Bazovica

Join the autumn experience of the Petrinje Karst. During an easy walk in the company of a herd of horses, we will explore the beautiful Karst landscape, autumn vegetation, and the rich cultural heritage of the plateau under Slavnik. To the sounds of nature, you will feel peace and a meditative connection with the environment. The experience will end with a tasting of authentic Brkini delicacies. The event is free and suitable for all generations.
The tour will be conducted in Slovenian and English.

Meeting point: Klanec near Kozina 2, Kozina
45°35'41.3"N 13°55'30.5"E
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Registration: The number of places is limited; prior registration is required. For registration and additional information, please contact info@mitski-park.eu or call +386 70 569 882 (Vesna Vodnik).
Organizer: Institut Pastirica

We will embark on a 5 km circular route with beautiful views of the Karst and the Gulf of Trieste, which will be dotted with sailboats during the Barkovljanka regatta. We will learn about the geological features of the Karst plateau and compare the rugged limestone relief of the Karst with the gently smoothed flysch hills of Istria. The route will follow the old milkmaids’ path, the women who brought milk daily to Trieste homes. You will learn about their life stories.
The tour will be conducted in Slovenian and Italian.

Meeting point: Ferlugi, final stop of Trieste city bus no. 3 (you can get there by city bus)
45°40'14.2"N 13°47'41.2"E
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Registration: The number of places is limited; prior registration is required. For registration and additional information, please contact curiosidinatura@gmail.com or call +39 340 556 9374 (Barbara Bassi).
Organizers: Geological Service of the Autonomous Region Friuli Venezia Giulia in cooperation with the Curiosi di natura cooperative

The Karst commons reflect thousands of years of coexistence between humans and nature. As one of the most typical examples of cultural landscapes, it gives the Karst its unique character. On an easy circular hiking route around Dutovlje, we will learn how it was created, what it looks like today, and what the future holds under different scenarios. In addition to typical rocks, we will also learn about typical plants. If we are fast enough, we may even encounter animals living in the commons. To round off the experience, we will stop at a local winemaker, as befits the land of Teran wine. The hike will be led by Bogdan Macarol.
The tour will be conducted in Slovenian and English.

Meeting point: Bunčetova domačija, Dutovlje 65, Dutovlje
45°45'21.9"N 13°49'55.1"E
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Registration: The number of places is limited; prior registration is required. For registration and additional information, please contact sezana@visitkras.info or call +386 5 731 01 28.
Organizer: ORA Krasa in Brkinov in cooperation with guide Bogdan Macarol

You are invited to an educational hike to explore Karst phenomena. The route will lead us through the Karst Living Museum, which covers more than 700 hectares of natural and cultural heritage, an area of unique natural and ecological importance. We will then continue through the protected area of the Lipica Stud Farm, with its cultivated Karst landscape, herd of Lipizzaner horses, and architectural and artistic heritage. There you will find century-old avenues and unique features such as the Karst pond and ice pit. The hike will end with linden tea and dessert.
The tour will be conducted in Slovenian and Italian.

Meeting point: at 9:45 AM in the parking lot in front of the old Hotel Klub, castle gardens of the Lipica Stud Farm
45°40'02.0"N 13°52'45.1"E
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Registration: The number of places is limited; prior registration is required. For registration and additional information, please contact events@lipica.org or call +386 41 750 748 (Minka Dolič or Tanja Coretti).
Organizer: Lipica Stud Farm d.o.o.

Did you know that a steam locomotive needs thousands of liters of water to run? Discover the former water pump on the Trieste–Kozina–Pula railway, explore the beauty of the Beka Landscape Park and the Val Rosandra valley, and walk along the paths of Klanec. The tour will end in the spirit of Brkini – with a tasting of cider and juice made from local apples (by the way: about 1.5 kg of apples are pressed for one liter of juice) and Brkini dumplings. The event will end at 12:30. Difficulty: easy.
The tour will be conducted in Slovenian and English.

Meeting point: Klanec near Kozina 2, water pump
45°35'41.3"N 13°55'30.5"E
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Registration: The number of places is limited; prior registration is required. For registration and additional information, please contact info@mitski-park.eu or call +386 70 569 882 (Vesna Vodnik).
Organizers: Malner d.o.o. in cooperation with ORA Krasa in Brkinov

Participants will embark on a route along gentle Karst hills near Lake Doberdob in the Gorizia Karst, where they will learn about the specifics of geosites and the hydrogeological characteristics of the area. The route will lead from the Gradina Center with views of the Karst intermittent lake and field, then through valleys, trench remnants, and World War I heritage. The cycling experience will be accompanied by autumn colors and views of the Friuli plain.
The tour will be conducted in Slovenian and Italian.

Meeting point: Visitor Center Gradina, Via Vallone 32
45°50'31.8"N 13°32'51.9"E
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Registration: The number of places is limited; prior registration is required. For registration and additional information, please contact curiosidinatura@gmail.com or call +39 340 556 9374 (Barbara Bassi).
Organizers: Geological Service of the Autonomous Region Friuli Venezia Giulia in cooperation with the Curiosi di natura cooperative