1 – 9
These are located on the trail around the Velika dolina and Mala dolina
natural monuments. At the Štefanija viewpoint, a magnificent view
opens of the Velika dolina; from the Mici viewpoint, visitors can
enjoy a view of Mala dolina. The themes covered are connected to
the phenomena that can be observed in this area: Black Pine, growth
of trees, circulation of matter in the environment, bird species
in collapse dolines, woodpigeons and similar tree inhabitants, the
origin of collapse dolines, the Reka River and the power of water,
the formation of subterranean water channels, the fault in the Mala
dolina collapse doline, apiculture, resin production, formation of
the Karst and the surface, bats, flora in collapse dolines, exploration
and the history of exploring the Škocjan Caves.
10 – 11
These are located in the village of Betanja; here visitors can see the
stone roof of an old Karst homestead, the characteristic central village
structure, learn more about the Reka River gorge and the valley of
mills.
12 – 21
These are situated in the village of
Škocjan, where we learn a few things about ivy,
the characteristic bora wind and the contact
Karst. Here we can also see a communal well (štirna),
the Church of St. Cantianius, the Okroglica abyss,
enjoy a wonderful view that extends to Mount
Snežnik (to where the area of influence of the
Park extends), the village cattle pond (kal)
with a description of typical flora and fauna,
village cemetery, museum collections – an ethnological
collection and an exhibition devoted to the history
of exploring the Škocjan Caves at the J'kopin
and Jurjev barns, with characteristic dry walls.
22 – 24
These are located in the village of Matavun; visitors learn about the
construction of karst cattle ponds, "ledenice" (a "ledenica" is
an underground pit for storing ice), mines in the suurounding area
and large village trees.
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