Gombasek Cave

Gombaseker Höhle is an underground passage system beneath limestone formations in the Slovak Karst region. The passages contain white stalactites, stalagmites, and thin tubular formations that measure only a few millimeters thick in some places.

Local cave explorers discovered the system in 1951, and shortly after a section was made accessible for visitors. The exploration helped scientists better understand underground karst processes.

The cave is part of a UNESCO World Heritage site recognizing the region's karst landscape and underground water systems. Visitors can observe how water has shaped rock over thousands of years.

Visitors walk through a marked pathway into the cave that is relatively level and easy to follow. It remains cool and damp year-round, so comfortable shoes and a light jacket are recommended.

The thin soda straw formations in this cave can grow up to 3 meters long while being barely thicker than a pencil. These fragile features develop very slowly and are particularly valuable for scientific study.

Location: District of Rožňava

Opening Hours: May 15-October 31 Tuesday-Sunday 09:00-16:00

Phone: +421587882020

Email: gombj@ssj.sk

Website: http://ssj.sk/sk/jaskyna/9-gombasecka-jaskyna

GPS coordinates: 48.56244,20.46536

Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:48