Baskunchakskaya Cave

Log in to your account

AroundUs is a community-driven map of interesting places, built by curious explorers like you. It grows with every review, story, and photo you share.
Connect to save your favorite spots, contribute locations, and create personalized routes.
By continuing, you accept our Terms and Conditions and our Privacy Policy

Baskunchakskaya Cave

Add to collection
Map
Suggest a change
Share

Baskunchakskaya Cave, Natural cave system near Lake Baskunchak, Russia.

The Baskunchakskaya Cave extends for 1,480 meters through multiple levels, featuring underground lakes and numerous mineral formations in gypsum rock.

The first scientific exploration of the cave occurred in the 1940s by Professor A.D. Gedeonov from Saratov University, with inscriptions dating back to 1874.

The cave system serves as an educational site for geology students and researchers, offering insights into the geological processes of Northern Caspian region.

Visitors need to obtain permits and must be accompanied by professional speleologists to explore the three main entrances and various passages.

The cave maintains a constant temperature of 8 degrees Celsius throughout the year and contains a freshwater underground lake of 10 square meters.

GPS coordinates: 48.28300,46.79730

Latest update: March 8, 2025 21:45

Around this place
Show the full map
Volga Hydroelectric Station
Russian Federation

Volga Hydroelectric Station

167.9 km

Monument to Lenin at the entrance of the Volga-Don canal
Russian Federation

Monument to Lenin at the entrance of the Volga-Don canal

167.6 km
Mortuary in Volzhsky
Russian Federation

Mortuary in Volzhsky

157.6 km
Volga-Akhtuba Floodplain
Russian Federation

Volga-Akhtuba Floodplain

134.6 km
Bogdinsko-Baskunchakski Nature Reserve
Russian Federation

Bogdinsko-Baskunchakski Nature Reserve

10.1 km
Selitrennoye Gord
Russian Federation

Selitrennoye Gord

131 km
Khosheutovsky khurul
Russian Federation

Khosheutovsky khurul

162.9 km
Old Sarepta
Russian Federation

Old Sarepta

168 km
Eltonsky Nature Park
Russian Federation

Eltonsky Nature Park

94.9 km
Мы победили! (памятник)
Russian Federation

Мы победили! (памятник)

46.8 km
Patriarch Oak
Russian Federation

Patriarch Oak

167.2 km
Мемориальный комплекс «Крыло Икара»
Russian Federation

Мемориальный комплекс «Крыло Икара»

47.1 km
Храм Великой Победы (Большой Царын)
Russian Federation

Храм Великой Победы (Большой Царын)

82.2 km
Gidrostroitel
Russian Federation

Gidrostroitel

162.2 km
Воскресенско-Мироносицкий женский монастырь
Russian Federation

Воскресенско-Мироносицкий женский монастырь

58.2 km
Վոլժսկիի պատմա-գավառագիտական թանգարան
Russian Federation

Վոլժսկիի պատմա-գավառագիտական թանգարան

162.7 km
Свято-Троицкий собор
Russian Federation

Свято-Троицкий собор

117.1 km
Церковь Михаила Архангела (Ахтубинск)
Russian Federation

Церковь Михаила Архангела (Ахтубинск)

48.2 km
Our Lady of Vladimir Church
Russian Federation

Our Lady of Vladimir Church

44.8 km
Solonchak
Russian Federation

Solonchak

8 km
Орда баспаханасының үйі
Kazakhstan

Орда баспаханасының үйі

71.8 km
Kochevaya
Russian Federation

Kochevaya

27 km
Razezd 15 km
Russian Federation

Razezd 15 km

34.2 km
House of Merchants Konyakins
Russian Federation

House of Merchants Konyakins

126.4 km
Single brothers house
Russian Federation

Single brothers house

168 km
Thälmann Street 3, Volgograd
Russian Federation

Thälmann Street 3, Volgograd

168 km
Kinoteatr Yubileyny
Russian Federation

Kinoteatr Yubileyny

167 km
Show the full map

Reviews

Visited this place? Tap the stars to rate it and share your experience / photos with the community! Try now! You can cancel it anytime.

« Baskunchakskaya Cave: Natural cave system near Lake Baskunchak, Russia » is provided by Around Us (aroundus.com). Images and texts are derived from Wikimedia project under a Creative Commons license. You are allowed to copy, distribute, and modify copies of this page, under the conditions set by the license, as long as this note is clearly visible.

Discover hidden gems everywhere you go!

From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.

Around Us App Screenshot

A unique approach to discovering new places

Le Figaro

All the places worth exploring

France Info

A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks

20 Minutes