State Nature Conservancy of the Slovak Republic
Slovak Caves Administration
It had been the deepest abyss not only of the Slovak Karst but of the previous Czechoslovakia for a long time. It is located on the Silická Plateau, 2,5 km north-westerly from Silica village. The depth is 181 m. This corrosion fissure abyss, with several vertical steps or horizons is formed in Mesozoic Middle Triassic pale Wetterstein limestones of the Silica Nappe. Several cave walls are decorated by remarkable peas formed flowstone protrusions. A side cascade passage 150 m long opens to the lower part of the abyss, which lead upwards into a dome with magnificent flowstone decoration.
6 bat species were determined in the Brázda Abyss. It is an important hibernation space for the Lesser Horseshoe Bat (Rhinolophus hipposideros). The troglophilic invertebrates are represented by tiny spider Porrhomma profundum, multipede Polydesmus denticulatus and crustacean Mesoniscus graniger, which is Carpathian endemic species. Troglophilic arachnid Gemmazetes cavatica is abundant on bat guano.
The deepest parts of the cave were surveyed by cavers from Brno in 1953. They resumed in surveys in 1963 – 1968 when discovered the most beautiful part of the abyss.
Dear visitors, visiting the cave requires adequate physical fitness.
The route includes:
- a longer walk in an enclosed darkened area
- reduced temperature and increased humidity
- ascent and descent
- higher number of steps (in some caves)
Special note to persons with medical limitations:
If you suffer particularly from cardiovascular disease, respiratory problems, high blood pressure, mobility limitations or are in poor physical condition, please consider taking part in the tour.
If you have any doubts about the appropriateness of your visit, please consult your doctor about your medical condition.
Your safety is of paramount importance to us.
Thank you for your understanding
Slovak Caves Administration, State Nature Conservation of the Slovak Republic
Dear visitors, we would like to inform you that due to the technical conditions of payment terminals, there may be situations when card payment will not be possible. For this reason, we recommend that you have an adequate amount of cash available if you want to be sure that you will be able to visit the cave. Thank you for understanding.
Dear visitors, due to technical reasons at the cave, it is not possible to provide food and drinks, including coffee vending machine services. We apologize for this inconvenience.
Dear visitors, the parking lot doesn't belong to cave administration. The fees are collected by different entity. Thank you for your understanding.
Dear visitors, the Domica cave will be closed on 24th of September 2025 due to operational reasons. We apologize for any inconvenience.
