The Top 12 Castles in Obalno-kraška
A visit to a castle — whether you stumble over one during a hike outdoors or walk your way around the grounds with a guide — is always something special, and you’ve got 12
beautiful castles to choose from in Obalno-kraška. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!
beautiful castles to choose from in Obalno-kraška. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!
Last updated: October 14, 2025
The Tabor Lokev Tower today transformed into a beautiful War Museum
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Štanjel, one of the oldest fortified settlements in the Karst, recognizable by its old core, where the present flows into the past wherever we look. The medieval walls with the …
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Derelict castle ruins directly on the hiking trail. Unfortunately, access is blocked by a gate, but the decay is already far advanced and many things are overgrown. It would probably …
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High above the Rižana Valley, on the edge of the Karst Mountains, stands the Črni Kal Fortress. From here, you have a beautiful panoramic view of the Bay of Koper and the surrounding villages.
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Archaeological excavations confirm that the origins of Štanjel date back to the Hallstatt period. During this period, a fortress (castelliere) was built on the Thurn hill, which was later occupied …
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From Strmec Castle (Socerb), you have a magnificent view of the Gulf of Koper and Trieste. Below the castle is a karst cave connected to the castle courtyard.
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Easy at the beginning, but there are some steep sections with loose rocks. Better on a MTB, however the panorama worths the effort.
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from the cycle path, take a narrow path that is not very easy on the saddle, be very careful not to fall
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Like the cherry on top of the cake, Socerb Castle, named after Trieste's patron saint and martyr, St. Servulus, reigns over the village of Socerb. Its surroundings offer a magnificent view of the Gulf of Trieste.
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Rather technical trial, lots of stones.
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