State Nature Conservancy of the Slovak Republic
Slovak Caves Administration
In June of 2003 the cavers from Zvolen succeded in connecting the Starý hrad Cave with Večná robota Cave, by what a large cave complex arose, later named as the System of Hipman’s Caves. At present, it is the deepest cave system in Slovakia by its 495 m’s depth. The length of the cave system is 7,553 m.
The cave system is in the district of Liptovský Mikuláš, in the territory of Liptovský Ján in the Low Tatras National Park. The Starý hrad Cave was discovered during 1964 to 1970 in the southern slope of the Čierna dolinka Valley in the massif of Krakovej hoľa. The entrance is at elevation of 1,488 m.
The cave consists of a system of horizontal and spirally descending passages including several abysses. The biggest one, the Studňa radosti Abyss, reaches the depth of 50 metres. The system is formed in the complex of Gutenstein limestones and dolomites, as well as tectonic shales and shales rock complex. Compact rocks with flowstone fills in the form of white coatings prevail in the Starý Hrad Cave. Allochthonous stream of Krakovka flows through the cave where it forms siphons. On the contrary, the Večná robota Cave is characteristic by many cave-ins and collapsed rock blocks. Its relativelly huge spaces were formed along a major extense tectonic fault and bottom is filled by debris and rock blocks.
The System of Hipman’s Caves can be characterized as fluviokarst-corosive with a distinct vertical dissection.
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.
