Zijalo

Near the village of Vrhpeč, in the area called Zijalo on the southern side of Mount St. Ana (407 m), the Temenica River resurfaces for the second time. Beneath a 35-meter-high rock cliff lies a high-water spring known as the Water Cave beneath Zijalo. Inside is a standing lake, which overflows only during periods  of heavy rainfall. Nearby are two other caves: Fantovska luknja and Ajdovska jama. The beautiful and unspoiled nature attracts an increasing number of visitors. Zijalo is protected as a natural monument due to its hydrological and geomorphological features. Above Zijalo  once lived the renowned  Lower Carniolan beekeeper and historian Alojz Kastelic. From here, a hiking trail leads to the main road between Novo mesto and Trebnje and continues to the top of Mount St. Ana.

See also: Mirna peč