Places
Hike·Easy·Scenic·Popular
Monte Carso, Trieste Karst
Friuli-Venezia Giulia
The Carso (Karst) plateau above Trieste is the type locality for all karst geology — the word 'karst' comes from this place (Kras in Slovenian). The plateau is pockmarked with limestone dolines and sinkholes. In May, military orchids (Orchis militaris) bloom on the plateau. The cliff edge above the bay of Trieste gives an extraordinary view — the city, the Adriatic and Slovenia simultaneously.
Duration
2 hours
Distance
5 km
Elevation
+150 m
Best season
April – October
Highlights
- Type locality for karst geology worldwide — the word 'karst' from here
- Military orchids blooming in May on the plateau
- Trieste, Adriatic and Slovenia simultaneously from the cliff
With your dog
Karst plateau; dogs off-leash.
