Jeskyně Na Špičáku, Cave system in Supíkovice, Czech Republic
Description
Jeskyně Na Špičáku is a cave system in Supíkovice with over 400 meters of underground corridors and fractures running through Devonian marble, displaying various natural formations. The passages create a network that reveals the interior structure of the mountain.
History
The cave was first documented in 1430 and contains wall inscriptions dating back to 1519. It is recognized as the oldest documented cave in Central Europe, showing a long history of human visits.
Culture
Visitors can discover names and symbols carved into the walls by people who came to this place across many generations. These inscriptions show how meaningful the site was to local communities over time.
Practical
Visitors can explore 230 meters of accessible routes through guided tours, with parking and a souvenir shop available at the entrance. The cave is easy to reach on foot and accommodates guests with different mobility levels.
Did you know?
The passages have distinctive heart-shaped cross-sections carved by glacial meltwater during ancient ice ages. This unusual form resulted from water shaping the rock structure over thousands of years.
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