Karst Gmajna Festival

The Lipica Stud Farm estate is especially charming in spring. Join a guided hiking tour of the estate, where you will explore the majestic Lipica tree-lined avenues and discover special features of the estate, including the old ice pit and karst ponds.

The event will be held in Slovenian and Italian. Places are limited. Free admission, but registration is required. Additional information and registration: Contact Minka Dolič at events@lipica.org or call +386 5 739 16 46.

Organised by: Holding Kobilarna Lipica

Event cancelled due to bad weather.

This panoramic walk leads from the village centre towards the four peaks of San Michele del Carso – Debela griža. The route offers stunning views of the Karst plateau, from the western peaks overlooking the Soča River to the Slovenian Karst, the Gulf of Trieste, and Istria. Along the way, participants will have the opportunity to visit several caves that were repurposed by soldiers during the First World War as bomb shelters, as well as other historical remnants from this tragic period. The circular trail is approximately 5 km long, with an elevation difference of 100 m. It is suitable for all as it follows forest roads and trails with ascents and descents over rocky terrain. Recommended equipment: hiking shoes, long trousers, a bottle of water, and a packed snack.

The event will be held in Slovenian and Italian. Places are limited. Free admission, but registration is required by 24 April 2025 or until all places are filled. Additional information and registration: Contact Barbara Bassi at curiosidinatura@gmail.com or call +39 340 556 93 74.

Organised by: Geological Service of the Autonomous Region of the Friuli Venezia Giulia in cooperation with Curiosi di natura and ORA Krasa in Brkinov

Join us in discovering the technical heritage of the Southern Railway in the Vreme Valley, guided by Mirjam Frankovič Franetič, president of the TKŠD Urbanščica society.  From the meeting point in the village of Famlje, we will take a bus to the Draga pumping station in Gornje Vreme, which supplied water for steam locomotives during the operation of the Southern Railway.  We will then continue by bus to Gornje Ležeče, from where we will walk to water reservoir “Tajh I” which can store up to 8,390 m³ of water.

The event will be held in Slovenian and Italian. Places are limited. Free admission, but registration is required. Additional information and registration: Contact Tjaša Vezovnik at tjasa.vezovnik@psj.si or call +386 5 708 21 46.

Organised by: Škocjan Caves Park Public Service Agency

Registration is now closed.

This circular route invites you on a cycling journey through vineyards where the excellent Teran wine is produced, past Karst villages with typical architecture, all the way to the village of Col, where we will admire and explore the stunning geosite – the Torrioni di Monrupino rocks. From Rocca di Monrupino/Tabor, where the parish church with its defensive wall stands, the view extends to the sea in one direction and across the Karst interior to Mt Nanos in the other. The return to the starting point follows the gmajna grasslands, forest paths, and meadows. The circular route is approximately 20 km long, with an elevation gain of 400 m, and is not technically demanding. Recommended equipment: appropriate sportswear and footwear.

The event will be held in Slovenian and Italian. Places are limited. Free admission, but registration is required by 3 May 2025 or until all places are filled. Additional information and registration: Contact Barbara Bassi at curiosidinatura@gmail.com or call +39 340 556 93 74.

Organised by: Geological Service of the Autonomous Region of the Friuli Venezia Giulia in cooperation with Curiosi di natura and ORA Krasa in Brkinov

We will gather at the central square of Temnica, the highest-altitude village in the Karst, and first head towards the Sveti Ambrož hillfort, where we will learn about how the cultural landscape was shaped in prehistoric and ancient times. The route continues past the villages of Lipa and Vojščica, where we will explore dry stone walls as they have been built over the past centuries. Along the way, we will visit karst ponds in Lipa and Vojščica and later also the Krompir Cave. The excursion will end at another hillfort – Grmača, from where we will return to our starting point in Temnica.

The event will be held in Slovenian and English. Places are limited. Free admission, but registration is required. Additional information and registration: Contact Irena Hlede at info@gremozeleno.eu.

Organised by: GremoZeleno / TakeGreenway

Registration is now closed.

Welcome to the 17th-century Oštarini homestead that once housed an inn, with village dances held in its garden. This time, the homestead invites you to the borjač, the typical enclosed courtyard, where you will discover the simplicity and charm of the karst stone. After a short introduction to the stone (its geological formation, integration into the environment, use and processing, and recognition of typical architectural elements on the building), a jewellery-making workshop using local karst limestone will follow. All pieces made during the workshop can be taken home.

The event will be held in Slovenian, English and Italian. Places are limited. Free admission, but registration is required. Additional information and registration: Contact Petra Pika Moze at ostarinifamily.info@gmail.com or call +386 40 186 898.

Organised by: Val Frančeškin s.p., Lipa 21, Kostanjevica na Krasu

Registration is now closed.

“Exploring the Karst with Pepa” is a unique experience, where Pepa takes you from her gardens along the Teran Circular Trail into the recent past of the Karst countryside, bringing you closer to the stories of resilient village women. Along the way, she unveils the secrets of the Karst gmajna grasslands, and amidst the picturesque vineyards, she spreads out a blanket and invites you to enjoy a Karst-style marenda snack, featuring local specialities from nearby producers. Until your return to the Bunčetova Homestead, Pepa accompanies you with an immense love for her homeland, deep respect for its people, and above all, a profound connection to its nature.

The event will be held in Slovenian. Places are limited. Free admission, but registration is required. Additional information and registration: Contact Tinkara Gulič at sezana@visitkras.info or call +386 41 611 980.

Organised by: ORA Krasa in Brkinov

Come to the Honey Festival in Hrpelje and discover the wonders of honey and its culinary uses. Explore the honey market, attend expert lectures on propolis and royal jelly, and enjoy a presentation by the Hrpelje Primary School. Caterers will be on hand to offer delicious honey specialities. The festival will also give beekeepers the opportunity to have their honey analysed. 

The event will be held in Slovenian. Free admission. Additional information and registration: Contact Aleš Rodman at ales.rodman@gmail.com or call +386 31 298 302.

Organised by: Kras-Brkini Beekeeping Society

Registration is now closed.

The hike will begin in the old part of the village of Aurisina/Nabrežina, among stone portals, wells, and typical enclosed courtyards, called borjači, and will then lead us to a larger valley and the Pocala Cave geosite, where remains of prehistoric animals have been found, most notably the skeletons of cave bears. From there, we will cross rugged fields to San Pelagio and visit the Lindner Cave, then continue along the gmajna grasslands, offering charming views of the sea. The circular route is approximately 5 km long, with an elevation difference of 100 m. It is not technically demanding and follows forest roads and trails, with ascents and descents over rocky terrain. Recommended equipment: sports shoes, long trousers, a bottle of water, and a snack.

The event will be held in Slovenian and Italian. Places are limited. Registration is now closed. Additional information and registration: Contact Barbara Bassi at curiosidinatura@gmail.com or call +39 340 556 93 74.

Organised by: Geological Service of the Autonomous Region of the Friuli Venezia Giulia in cooperation with Curiosi di natura and ORA Krasa in Brkinov

Registration is now closed.

In collaboration with Institut Pastirica, we invite you to a unique event dedicated to harmonious living with nature and deepening the bond between humans, nature, and animals. The event will take place in the Petrinje Karst (in the Municipality of Hrpelje-Kozina), an area known for its pristine nature and rich biodiversity. At the time of the event, the Petrinje Karst will be covered in fragrant wild sage, which we will gather while learning about its uses. Through various workshops and activities, participants will explore ways of living in harmony with nature and animals while learning about sustainable practices that contribute to preserving our environment.

The event will be held in Slovenian and English. Free entry with prior registration. Additional information and registration: Contact Vesna Vodnik at vesna.vodnik@visitkras.info or call +386 70 569 882.

Organised by: Institut Pastirica and ORA Krasa in Brkinov

Explore the natural beauty and colours of the Karst that also inspired the great painter Lojze Spacal. The Spacal Walk, 12 km long, weaves between the villages of Štanjel and Škrbina. In this period, in early May, the Karst is also particularly attractive due to its abundance of wild plants that can be observed and some also picked.

The event will be held in Slovenian. Free entry with prior registration. Additional information and registration: Contact Anja Tisel Zadnik at anja@visitkras.info.

Organised by: VRT Škrbina Society and ORA Krasa in Brkinov