Macocha Gorge, Pit cave in Moravian Karst, Czech Republic.
The Macocha Gorge extends 138 meters deep into limestone rock formations, with vertical walls creating a natural window to underground cave systems.
The cave system's first documented exploration occurred in 1723 when monks from the Minorite monastery descended into its depths using ropes and wooden platforms.
Local folklore connects the name Macocha, meaning stepmother, to medieval tales of a woman who attempted to murder her stepson by pushing him into the abyss.
Visitors can access two observation platforms at different heights, with the upper deck providing a complete view of the gorge and the Punkva River below.
The bottom of the gorge contains two lakes: the upper lake reaches 13 meters deep while the lower lake extends to 49 meters beneath the surface.
Location: Vilémovice
Elevation above the sea: 514 m
Website: http://propast-macocha.cz
GPS coordinates: 49.37324,16.72982
Latest update: May 27, 2025 06:48
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