Býčí skála Cave, Cave and archaeological site in Habrůvka, Czech Republic
This cave stretches more than 13 kilometers through limestone formations and forms the second longest underground system in the country. The entrance area opens into a large hall with tall ceilings and narrow passages leading deeper into the rock.
Archaeologists discovered tools and jewelry from the Hallstatt period here in the 1870s along with human remains. Later, inhabitants from the Old Stone Age used the cave as shelter while hunting large game in the surrounding area.
The name translates to "Bull Rock Cave" and comes from a bronze bull figurine discovered inside during early excavations. Hikers approach the entrance along a forest path that starts at the village edge and winds through a shallow valley.
Guided visits take place on weekends in May and show the front section up to the large hall. Paths inside are uneven and require sturdy shoes and warm clothing, as the temperature stays cool throughout the year.
Concrete reinforcements at the entrance date from World War II when plans emerged for an aircraft engine factory that was never built. Some sections inside remain reserved for researchers because they contain delicate deposits and ongoing studies.
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