Rakov Škocjan is a picturesque karst valley, formed by the sinking and collapsing of a cave ceiling. We visited this breathtaking place on our way home from the seaside. An education trail leads through the valley with various points of interest; from old ruins to natural sights.
At the bottom meanders the Rak stream and makes for cool and refreshing air. The Rak is fed by underground waters. This small river surfaces from the caves in the eastern part of the valley and disappears in the cave in the west.
Rakov Škocjan was nominated to be included on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
Taking a break in the shades of century-old oak trees, enjoying the view of the splendid Big Natural Bridge, travelling back in time at the ruins of the church of St. Cantianus, breathing in the fresh cave air under the slender arch of the Little Natural Bridge, or strolling along the soft and maintained trail by the tall-grown firs is an unforgettable experience over and over again...
