Pisznice Cave

Pisznice Cave is a limestone cave system in the Gerecse region that stretches roughly 560 meters horizontally through the rock. The interior features spacious passages in the upper sections and increasingly narrow tunnels below, connected by small channels that wind through the formation.

The cave was first recorded in 1848 by Elek Fényes and later became known for extensive guano extraction during the late 1800s. This mining activity left marks throughout the underground passages and modified some of the internal spaces.

The surrounding Gerecse mountain region contains valuable red limestone deposits that were used in the construction of the medieval Visegrád Palace.

A visit requires a permit from the Duna-Ipoly National Park Directorate and is not possible from October through April. This restriction protects the cave during winter months when bats use the space for hibernation.

The cave walls display four distinct geological layers from different time periods, and within them lie remains of prehistoric animals. This natural archive helps scientists understand which creatures lived in the region and what the climate was like in ancient times.