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Protection of ice caves

proceedings of vocational conferenceIce Caves Protection

Dobšinská Ľadová Jaskyňa, September 21 – 22, 1995

Editor: Pavel Bella

© Slovak Caves Administration, Hodžova 11, 031 01 Liptovský Mikuláš, 1995, Published by Knižné centrum, publishing house, Predmestská 51, 010 01 Žilina, Print: Edičné stredisko VŠDS Žilina, ISBN 80-88723-23-X

Contents

Introduction
List of participants

Dobšinská ice cave and the system of stratenská cave

  • J. Hlaváč: Evaluation of research activities and use of the Dobšinská Ice Cave, perspectives of its protection and development
  • J. Géczy – Ľ. Kucharič: Determining the thickness of ice fill in selected places of the Dobšinská Ice Cave
  • J. Tulis – L. Novotný: Partial report on morphometric parameters in ice filled parts of the Dobšinská Ice Cave
  • M. Bobro – J. Hančuľák – J. Zelinka: Present microclimatic settings in the Dobšinská Ice Cave
  • M. Bobro – F. Krepelka – J. Zelinka: Reconstruction of the entrance space to the Dobšinská Ice Cave in relation to ice loss
  • L. Novotný: About the age of the Stratenská Cave system
  • J. Tulis: State of examination of the Stratenská Cave system
  • K. Székely: On the first pictures of the Dobšinská Ice Cave (pictures and paintings, photographs, postcards)

Ice caves in slovakia

  • J. Jakál: Ice caves of middle mountains and high mountaings, geomorphic and microclimatic comparison
  • P. Bella: Overview and distribution of ice filled caves in Slovakia
  • Z. Hochmuth: Ice monoliths in the abysses in Slovakia
  • J. Bárta: Assistance of archaeology in dating the ice formation of the Silická ľadnica

Theory and methodology

  • Š. Roda – L. Rajman – J. Ščuka: Thermodynamic regime of caves from the view of their possible glaciation
  • Š. Roda – L. Rajman – J. Ščuka: Monitoring system of cave enviromental parameters
News

Notice and recommendation for visitors

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

 

Card payment - recommendation

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.

Suspension of food and beverage sales - Driny Cave

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.

Parking at Demänovská Cave of Liberty

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Domica closed on 24th September 2025

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