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Dobsinska ice cave - Slovakia

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dobslj@ssj.sk
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Short info

Dobsinska Ice Cave ranks amongst the most significant ice caves in the world. The ice inside occurs in the form of floor ice, iced waterfalls, ice stalagmites and pillars. The volume of ice is 110 132 m3, the greatest thickness is 26.5 m.
15 types of bats have been found in the cave. It is the most significant winter place for moustache bats and Brandt's bats in Slovakia.
The entrance to the cave has been known for a long time. The cave itself was discovered in 1870. It became accessible in 1871. In 1887, it was the first cave with electric lighting in former Ungria.

Viewing tour
Length: 515 m
Duration: 30 min
Average temperature: in ice parts -3.9 to -0.2°C, in non-ice parts 0.8 to 3.5°C
Altitude: -

Position and access to the cave
It is situated on the south western edge of the Slovak Paradise National Park. Entry to the cave is at an altitude of 969 m.
From the car park in the village to the entrance to the cave (1km), it is necessary to climb an altitude difference of 130 m. The walk to the cave takes approximately 25 min.

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