Bobačka Cave

It represents the longest cave of the Muránska Plateau with measured lenght of 3,036 m and depth of 142 m. The cave is an important bat hibernation place with high species diversity (as much as 13 species). The most abundant are the Lesser Horseshoe Bat (Rhinolophus hipposideros) and the Greater Mouse-eared Bat (Myotis myotis). Regularly hibernating are several individuals of the Greater Horseshoe Bat (Rhinolophus ferrumequinum) and the Barbastelle (Barbastella barbastellus). The richest number of invertebrate species have the springtails (Collembola). Abundant populations are formed mainly by troglobitic Arrhopalites aggtelekiensis, Deuteraphorura kratochvili, Pseudosinella paclti and Protaphorura janosik. This cave is by now the only finding place of troglophilic springtail Plutomurus unidentatus in Slovakia. There are also multipedes Allorhiscosoma sphinx and Hylebainosoma tatranum, which are Western Carpathian endemitic species. Troglophilic crustaceans are represented by isopod Mesoniscus graniger. The predatory spider Ischyropsalis manicata can be found on cave walls.

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Demänovská jaskyňa slobody - veľký okruh mimo prevádzky / long tour closed

Vážení návštevníci,

prevádzkovanie veľkého okruhu v Demänovskej jaskyni slobody je dočasne pozastavené kvôli prebiehajúcim rekonštrukčným prácam na priľahlých úsekoch jaskyne. Predpokladané znovuotvorenie je v druhej polovici roka 2024. Ospravedlňujeme sa za prípadné nepríjemnosti.

Dear visitors,

operation of the long tour in the Demänovska Cave of Liberty is temporarily suspended due to ongoing reconstruction work in adjacent cave parts. We assume reopening in the second half of the year 2024. We apologize for any inconvenience.

15. vedecká konferencia: "Výskum, využívanie a ochrana jaskýň" / 15th scientific conference "Research, utilization and protection of caves"

Konanie: 24.- 26. september 2024. Bližšie informácie o tomto podujatí nájdete na odkaze.

The conference will be held from September 24 to 26, 2024 in Liptovský Mikuláš. More on the link.

Underground boat trip in Domica Cave not available.

Due to adverse conditions, the boat trip in Domica Cave is not available. The short tour is available. Thank you for understanding

Cave visit with small children

Dear visitors, due to increased visitation of parents with very small children (circa up to 3 - 4 years of age), we would like to kindly ask you to have a rucksack baby carrier with you for visiting the more demanding caves in given time. This recommendation concerns all caves but the most concerned are the following ones: Demänovská Cave of Liberty, Belianska Cave, Dobšinská Ice Cave, Demänovská Ice Cave, Harmanecká Cave. We also ask you to consider visiting the cave with your crying child, which could disturb the other visitors. Thank you for understanding and we wish you a nice experience.

Cave tour guides for download

Dear visitors, cave tour guides are available for download