Sežana to Mt. Slavnik
The road on the first day is mostly gravel or paved, except for a three kilometer section of a dirt road. The road slowly, but surely ascends towards the end’s goal: Tumova koča hut on Mt. Slavnik.
Before starting your journey, visit the baroque Stari grad Manor in Sežana, the adjacent city park, and the Tabor archaeological site. This prehistoric settlement dates back to the 2nd millennium BC and is the oldest known preserved settlement on the Karst. Sežana also features the Karst Vegetation Interpretation Center. Here, visitors can learn about the biodiversity of karst vegetation and its importance in shaping the karst cultural landscape in a fun, interactive way.
As you enter the area of the Karst Living Museum near Sežana, visit the Nova štirna well, one of the few preserved examples of wells that were set up in the middle of the forest. Cycling along the quiet Bazovica Road, which was once a very important commercial route, you will be able to observe two stone tables and other surface karst landforms. The area of the Karst Living Museum, which is located on the crossroads between Sežana, Lipica, and the Slovenian-Italian border, offers pristine nature and unspoiled examples of culture that is typical of the karst landscape.
Take a short break to see the late 15th century Venetian tower in the village of Lokev and visit one of the local homesteads. The road runs through the authentic karst settlements of Rodik and Hrpelje to the final ascent to Mt. Slavnik, which offers beautiful panoramic views in all directions.