About Skocjan Caves
Skocjan Caves is a remarkable cave system carved out by the Reka River several million years ago. The caves are a UNESCO protected site and are absolutely incredible, not so much for the beauty of the limestone stalagmites and stalactites and other interesting rock formations, but for the breathtaking scale. They are absolutely enormous and the real attraction here is the largest underground cavern in all of Europe. This place is a true miracle of nature and displays the raw power nature posses to transform our landscape. The cave is located in southwestern Slovenia, some 77 kilometres (48 miles) southwest of Slovenia’s capital Ljubljana. No words can do this extraordinary cave justice so we’ll leave it up to the pictures to say the rest.
Skocjan Caves Photo Gallery
A beautiful picture gallery containing 30 high resolution Skocjan Caves photos, taken either by professional photographers or amateur photo enthusiasts!
The immensity of the Skocjan cave is unique and what makes it protected by UNESCO. Image by Vicente Villamón / CC BY-SA 2.0
You will never see such a huge cavern in the rest of Europe, let alone walk across it on a bridge. Image by Ramón / CC BY-SA 2.0
Skocjan Cave looks very much like something out of Lord of the Rings and it is a must do when you visit Slovenia. It’s so exciting to walk on the bridges from one side to the other. Image by Ramón / CC BY-SA 2.0
Skocjan Cave may not be the most beautiful one when it comes to stalagmites or stalactites, but what steals the show is the underground canyon and underground river flowing inside the cave. The views were amazing and quite spectacular. Image by Paul Asman and Jill Lenoble / CC BY 2.0
Skocjan is one of the most diverse caves – there are still plenty of stalactites, stalagmites and other interesting rock formations, but also the underground river, which is wonderful. (Photo courtesy of Park Škocjanske Jame)
Like most cave tours you get your share of interesting chambers with stalactites, stalagmites and other interesting rock formations in Skocjan Caves. Image by Lander / CC BY-SA 3.0
Although you see stalagmites, stalagmites, and other interesting rock formations, the real attraction are the huge caverns. (Photo courtesy of Park Škocjanske Jame)
In the cave you see all the extraordinary formations and learn how old they are and how long it takes for them to form and you realize the significance of the cave. Image by Peretz Partensky / CC BY-SA 2.0
To protect the caves they have installed impressive walkways and lighting. The trail is very nicely maintained, slip resistant surface, smooth and adequately wide. (Photo courtesy of Park Škocjanske Jame)
Skocjan is an extraordinary natural cave system. As you walk along, you have to remind yourself that what you are seeing is real. Image by TravelingOtter / CC BY-SA 2.0
There are interesting formations all along the two-kilometre walk. Image by TravelingOtter / CC BY-SA 2.0
Terraces of precipitated calcium carbonate inside Skocjan Caves. Image by Lander / CC BY-SA 2.0
Another photo of the terraces of precipitated calcium carbonate inside Skocjan. Image by TravelingOtter / CC BY-SA 2.0
The vastness and immensity of the Skocjan cave is breathtaking. Image by Ramón / CC BY-SA 2.0
Upon exiting the cave the guide concludes with final info and this is the only area where you can take photos. Image by Thomas Au / CC BY 2.0
Emerging from the Skocjan Caves. Image by Rochester Scouser / CC BY 2.0
Skocjan Caves occasionally flood, and the Reka River carries trees. Image by Paul Asman and Jill Lenoble / CC BY 2.0
Path, lighting and safety was top notch. (Photo courtesy of Park Škocjanske Jame)
You end up walking almost three kilometres from start to finish which includes about 400 steps inside the cave. Image by Paul Asman and Jill Lenoble / CC BY 2.0
Looking back to the entrance of the new tour into Skocjan Caves. Image by Paul Asman and Jill Lenoble / CC BY 2.0
When visiting Skocjan Caves, make sure to allow for 2 to 4 hours and to wear something a bit warmer. Image by Tiia Monto / CC BY-SA 3.0
The walk through the cave is easy enough, but not for the faint of heart. Image by Tiia Monto / CC BY-SA 3.0
The Reka river next to the Skocjan cave. Image by Tiia Monto / CC BY-SA 3.0
To go into Skocjan Caves is like entering a movie set and you have to keep pinching yourself to remind yourself that it’s actually nature at its very best. Image by Tiia Monto / CC BY-SA 3.0
Outside the caves. Image by Tiia Monto / CC BY-SA 3.0
The Reka river coming out from the cave. Image by Nicolas Vollmer / CC BY 2.0
Looking across the valley. Image by Ramón / CC BY-SA 2.0
There is a cable car at the end to take you back to the top and save you a long climb back. Image by Stephen Colebourne / CC BY 2.0
If you’re planning to visit the Skocjan Caves in the near future be sure to read more about this incredible cave system here: All You Need To Know To Visit The Skocjan Caves!
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