Skocjan caves

Susan, from start to finish it is probably a mile or two in distance. The walk way is often fairly smooth rocks, not entirely level, with some stairways. You will join a group with a guide, and our guide stopped frequently to let everyone catch up and hear his commentary. I would say everyone in our group easily kept up with him, including a young couple carrying a toddler and a number of middle aged travelers. I guess some endurance is required, along with being steady on your feet and having reasonably good vision.

Hi Susan! You dont need to superfit to get to the entrance, its just a road then a path through some bush with a few stairs. Anyone who is of average health shouldnt have a problem, hundreds of people do it every day! The caves themelves have paths that go and up and down and around but there is a funicular at the end to take you to the top! :) Cheers
Greg and Rona

I am in my late 50s and not superfit. To "train" for travel (I train year-round) I walk 5 miles 3 times a week. Getting to the caves was fine. The uneven ground was fine. The several hundred steps getting out was a significant pain. There are also 4 or 5 switchbacks once you are outside before you reach the little car to the top. I think it was a doable walk, but a fair percentage of the 55+ crowd in my group were panting and sweating.

Thank-you all so much for the help. Think i'll be huffing and puffing but they sound worth it :0))
S