Mountain Sv. Trojica, 1106 m
Above the Pivka Intermittent Lakes is one of the most popular peaks of the Green Karst. The Holy Trinity Church, which gives the hill a special spiritual note, makes the hill recognisable far and wide.
The Sv. Trojica (Holy Trinity) Hill with its 1106 m proudly towers over the Pivka Basin. Hiking to the top is worth the effort as you are treated to a beautiful view across the entire Pivka Basin and the nearby peaks of Snežnik, Nanos, Vremščica and Planinska gora.
The hike itself is not strenuous, it is well marked and takes you through the shade of the pine and beech forest almost all the way to the top. The top of the hill features the Pilgrimage Church of the Holy Trinity, which was already mentioned by Valvasor in the 17th century. The church burned down sometime between 1786 and 1811 and has been restored in 2009.
The church at the top was once an important pilgrimage site, but is now a popular destination for hikers and mountain bikers who, after a pleasant ride, end up with a more challenging ascent
Sv. Trojica is also suitable for a family trip. The trail, which also leads through the forest, is not difficult, and the view from the top, where there is plenty of space for a family picnic, is beautiful.
Recommendations for access
The most common starting points are the villages of Trnje and Petelinje pri Pivki; the journey takes about 1.5–2 hours. It is also accessible from Postojna, from where the journey takes about 2.5 hours.
On a clear day, it is possible to see all the way to the Adriatic Sea. You can access the hill from many different directions, but the most popular starting points are the villages of Petelinje and Trnje, which take you past the Seasonal Lakes of Pivka. The hike itself is not strenuous, it is well marked and takes you through the shade of the pine and beech forest almost all the way to the top.
