Stage 3: Lipa to Štanjel – Carsus Trail

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Italy

Friuli Venezia Giulia

Obalno-kraška

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Stage 3: Lipa to Štanjel – Carsus Trail

Hard

Stage 3: Lipa to Štanjel – Carsus Trail

05:26

17.4km

610m

Hiking

The third stage of the Carsus Trail begins with a summit experience. From Lipa, you ascend to Trstelj, the highest peak of the Karst plateau at 643 meters. With good visibility, the panorama extends across the Vipava Valley and the Karst landscape to the Adriatic Sea, while the Julian Alps,…

Last updated: October 9, 2026

Tips

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Waypoints

Start point

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1.44 km

Trstelj

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From the summit, at an altitude of 643 metres, you can enjoy a wide view of the Slovenian Karst and the Gulf of Trieste to the south on clear days, …

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7.97 km

Pedrovo Village and View of the Vipava Valley

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Beautiful little village with a view of the Vipava Valley.
Small church, old stables, houses under renovation.
It is worth visiting and walking on the paths that start from here.

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11.1 km

Rihemberg Castle

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Excellent reconstruction of the manor: open to visitors starting in April with a specialized guide. A surprising experience!

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17.4 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.1 km

3.35 km

1.76 km

697 m

488 m

Surfaces

8.14 km

3.48 km

3.36 km

1.18 km

1.17 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (630 m)

Lowest point (180 m)

Weather

Friday 23 October

14°C

4°C

73 %

Additional weather tips

There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.

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Comments

September 28, 2026

The third stage of the Carsus Trail begins with a summit experience. From Lipa, you ascend to Trstelj, the highest peak of the Karst plateau at 643 meters. With good visibility, the panorama extends across the Vipava Valley and the Karst landscape to the Adriatic Sea, while the Julian Alps, Carnic Alps

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