Пашийская пещера, Höhle in Russland
Pashiyskaya Cave is a cave system in the Bolshie Voronki rock formation on the left bank of the Vizhay River. The passages extend for approximately 520 meters with 15 named grottos, including the Main Grotto reaching up to 13 meters high and six meters wide, as well as the White Grotto with its distinctive limestone wall deposits. An underground stream flows through the central gallery, creating a waterfall that drops about 40 feet (12 meters) into a lake where the water maintains a constant temperature of about 39 degrees Fahrenheit (4 degrees Celsius).
The cave was first mentioned in literature in 1891, though local inhabitants had long been familiar with it. Systematic exploration began in the 1930s when local scholars investigated new sections and created a detailed map of the cave system. These early investigations established the foundation for understanding the structure we see today.
The cave is best visited in spring or autumn when weather is mild and the underground waterfall flows most actively. Bring warm clothing, sturdy footwear, a flashlight, and gloves, as the interior passages are wet and slippery. For safety, visit with experience or guided assistance and avoid venturing into unmapped passages, as the terrain can be challenging and disorienting.
Bats listed in the Red Book of endangered species spend their winters hibernating here and emerge only at night to hunt for food. The underground lake reaches depths of about 23 feet (7 meters) and features two large stone pipes on the ceiling through which water flows in spring, creating mesmerizing patterns on the lake surface.
The community of curious travelers
AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 60,000 contributors worldwide.
