Hladomorna, Medieval cave beneath castle ruins in Holštejn, Czech Republic
The limestone cave extends 14 meters underground, featuring a main chamber measuring 17 meters high and 25 by 35 meters in size.
The cave functioned as a prison dungeon for Holštejn Castle from 1278 until the fortress's abandonment in the 15th century.
Researchers discovered numerous human remains, armor pieces, and metal objects between fallen rocks, indicating the cave's role in medieval justice.
The cave entrance lies at the base of a limestone cliff, requiring visitors to navigate through a tunnel to reach the main chamber.
Greater mouse-eared bats and brown long-eared bats select this cave as their winter hibernation location.
Location: Holštejn
GPS coordinates: 49.40204,16.77667
Latest update: March 5, 2025 08:36
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