State Nature Conservancy of the Slovak Republic
Slovak Caves Administration
Open in 1992, renewed in 2002. The trail begins at the Centre of Environmental Education of SEA Drieňok. The length is 7,540 m, vertical distance 55 m, with 15 stops: 1. Drienčansky karst and basic information about the trail, 2. hickory trees of the protected area Hickory Stand, 3. water birds of the Teplý Vrch dam, 4. the history of Drienčany village and the personality of P. Dobšinský, 5. geology of the Drienčanský karst, 6. the ruins of the Drienčany fort, 7a. karren, 7b. karst vulnerability, 8. dry and blind valleys in karst, 9. forest societies, 10. bowl and kettle doline, 11. collapsed doline, 12. entrance to the Veľká drienčanska Cave, 13. alluvium of the Blh brook, 14. Malá drienčanska Cave – pass through the short part of underground space, 15. edge karst lakes.
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.
