Grotte de la Chauve-Souris, Cave entrance in Vaucelles, Belgium.
The grotto features a main gallery extending one hundred meters in length and fifteen meters in height, with additional secondary passages throughout the cave system.
The limestone cave formation developed over millions of years through natural erosion processes in the Calestienne region of the Belgian Ardennes.
Local researchers conduct regular studies of the bat populations that inhabit the cave, contributing to scientific understanding of these nocturnal mammals.
Access to the cave requires advance permission and proper equipment, as the site is protected to preserve its natural bat population and ecological system.
The cave serves as a designated chiropterological reserve, providing shelter to multiple bat species during their hibernation period.
Location: Vaucelles
Address: Grotte de la Chauve-Souris, 5680 Doische, Belgium 5680 Doische
GPS coordinates: 50.11586,4.74458
Latest update: April 4, 2025 11:13
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