Dabar Cave, Karst cave near Donji Dabar, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Dabar Cave is a karst cave near Donji Dabar with a wide entrance portal opening into underground chambers. Inside, water flows through limestone formations and pools in several underground lakes that fill the cave system.
The cave was inhabited by people in ancient times, as shown by archaeological finds near the entrance. These artifacts from daily life suggest that prehistoric people made use of the shelter for extended periods.
The cave takes its name from the Dabar River, which has its source here and has shaped life in the region for generations. Local people have long depended on this spring for water and consider it an important part of their natural heritage.
The cave is reached by following the Redak road from Sanski Most, with a 400-meter hiking trail leading from the parking area to the entrance. The path is straightforward and takes only a few minutes, making it accessible for most visitors.
The dark, clear waters of the underground spring system are home to a blind cave salamander called Proteus anguinus. This rare creature has adapted entirely to life in complete darkness and represents a remarkable example of the cave's specialized wildlife.
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