Stage 4: Štanjel to Sesljan – Carsus Trail

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Friuli Venezia Giulia

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Stage 4: Štanjel to Sesljan – Carsus Trail

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Stage 4: Štanjel to Sesljan – Carsus Trail

06:41

24.5km

270m

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The fourth stage of the Carsus Trail leads you further through the typical cultural landscape of the Karst and across the border into Italy. You start in the medieval Štanjel and first walk past the famous Ferrari Garden towards Kobdilj. Afterwards, you will traverse alternating karst meadows, vineyards, fields, and…

Last updated: October 9, 2026

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343 m

Medieval Village of Štanjel

Highlight • Historical Site

A beautiful fortified medieval village still inhabited today, surrounded by gardens (the Ferrari Gardens, designed by Max Fabiani in the last century) with a view of the Branica and, further away, the peaks beyond the Vipava Valley.

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Villa Ferrari Garden

Highlight • Historical Site

A romantically designed garden, also well maintained. A beautiful walk, no entrance fee. Especially beautiful with the view over the surrounding countryside and the vineyards.

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5.72 km

Prosciutto House in Kobjeglava

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With the „Karst Gourmet“ tasting menu, you will learn the art of traditional hand-carving prosciutto. In a workshop, you will learn which tools are needed and how wafer-thin slices are created from the whole leg.

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.3 km

5.60 km

3.07 km

1.75 km

792 m

Surfaces

7.79 km

7.67 km

3.39 km

3.14 km

2.30 km

259 m

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Highest point (330 m)

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Wednesday 21 October

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September 28, 2026

The fourth stage of the Carsus Trail leads you further through the typical cultural landscape of the Karst and across the border into Italy. You start in the medieval Štanjel and first walk past the famous Ferrari Garden towards Kobdilj. Afterwards, you will traverse alternating karst meadows, vineyards

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