Betal Rock Shelter

#103 among destinations in Slovenia

Nature, Natural attraction, Cave

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Betal Rock Shelter, a karst cave located on the south-eastern edge of the Lower Pivka river valley on a slope just above the road from Postojna to Bukovje is a site where rich cultural sediment layers with remains of stone tools, artifacts, and numerous fossilized bones of contemporary animals were found. Its entrance was formed by the collapse of the 174 m long cave's ceiling, carved out by the waters of the Pivka River. ()

Local name: Betalov spodmol Length: 571 ftCoordinates: 45°47'32"N, 14°11'16"E

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Notranjsko-kraškaSlovenia

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Betal Rock Shelter – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Postojna Cave, Predjama Castle, Weaver Cave, Planina Cave.

1.4 miSE
5 km cave network and underground railway
Postojna Cave, Postojna
36 min walk • Postojna Cave, a natural wonder nestled in the Slovenian town of Postojna, is a marvel of karst topography and one of the most visited tourist caves in Europe. This subterranean paradise, stretching over 24 kilometers, is adorned with an intricate system of limestone...
3.4 miNW
Forts and castles, Museum
Predjama Castle, Postojna
86 min walk • Nestled in the dramatic cliffs of Postojna, Slovenia, the Predjama Castle is a marvel of medieval architecture and engineering. This fortress, integrated into a natural cave system, has stood guard over the landscape for over 800 years, with its origins dating back...
4.8 miE
Nature, Natural attraction, Cave
Weaver Cave
122 min walk • Tucked away in the picturesque landscape of Slovenia, Weaver Cave, known locally as Predjama Cave, offers a unique blend of natural beauty and historical intrigue. This expansive subterranean wonder is not just a geological marvel; it also hosts the remarkable Predjama...
3.4 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Cave
Planina Cave
87 min walk • Planina Cave, formerly also Little Castle Cave after Little Castle in the vicinity of its entrance, is one of the longest Slovenian water caves. It is a huge tunnel and the subterranean bed of the Unica River. It is located in Inner Carniola.
5.3 miE
Park
Rak Škocjan
136 min walk • Rak Škocjan is a valley and a landscape park, part of Inner Carniola Regional Park in southwestern Slovenia. Administratively, it belongs to the settlement of Rakov Škocjan. Rak Škocjan has been protected since 1949 and is the oldest landscape park in Slovenia.
3.4 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Cave
Cross Cave
87 min walk • Cross Cave, also named Cold Cave under Cross Mountain, is a cave in Slovenia's Lož Valley, in the area between the Lož Karst Field, Cerknica Karst Field, and Bloke Plateau. The cave is named after nearby Holy Cross Church in Podlož.
4.8 miSW
Locality
Hruševje
124 min walk • Hruševje is a settlement west of Postojna in the Inner Carniola region of Slovenia.
2.1 miE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain pass
Postojna Gate
53 min walk • The Postojna Gate, less often the Postojna Gap, named after the local town of Postojna, is a major mountain pass of the Dinaric Alps.
2.3 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain pass
Ljubljana Gap
58 min walk • The Ljubljana Gap, less often the Ljubljana Gate, is a geographical term for the transition area between the Alps and Dinaric Alps that passes from southwest to northeast between Trieste and Ljubljana.
3.3 miNW
Locality
Predjama
84 min walk • Predjama is a small settlement in the Municipality of Postojna in the Inner Carniola region of Slovenia.
4.1 miS
Locality
Prestranek
106 min walk • One of the main attractions in Prestranek is the stunning Rakov Škocjan Valley, a natural wonder that is home to a network of picturesque walking trails and awe-inspiring rock formations. Visitors can explore the valley on foot, taking in its breathtaking scenery...