The villages of the Karst and its inhabitants make sure that the tourist attractions are diverse: The Kosovel Path, along the trails of the Isonzo Front, The Karst Half-Marathon, Nanos and Snežnik, Pepa’s Karst Garden…
Several hold traditional hikes.

Sports and History

You can hike  The Kosovel Path or Along the trails of the Isonzo Front and take to the summits of Nanos or Snežnik. Bicycle riding across the Karst is a thrilling experience, while athletic enthusiasts have found their calling at the Karst Half-Marathon and The Runners’ Autumn Greeting. 

FAIRY TALES

Do you like fairy tales? You can hear a fairy tale about the Karst and its people if you stop at the Pepa’s Karst Garden, located in the courtyard of the  Bunčet’s Homestead in Dutovlje. 

THE HISTORY OF THE KARST

You can get a sense of the history of the Karst by visiting Military Museum Tabor located in the old part of the Lokev village, not far from Lipica and the Vilenica cave, in a defense tower constructed in 1485 by the Venetians as part of the defense against the Turks.  The Military Museum Tabor is the largest private collection in Slovenia, the recipient of numerous Slovenian and international recognitions, and is even featured in the Guinness Book of World Records. The diverse collection of military equipment showcasing military events that took place on Slovenian soil, and the stories of Slovenian soldiers abroad is bound to get your heart racing. 

And, while you are already in Lokev, make sure to stop at the oldest prosciutto curing facility - Pršutarna Lokev, where you can see how prosciutto is made, and naturally also get a sample to taste.