Cserpes-kő Rock Shelter, Natural rock shelter in Szilvásvárad, Hungary.
Cserpes-kő Rock Shelter is a natural limestone cave formation located in the Bükk Mountains near Szilvásvárad. The rock chamber sits at an elevation of approximately 961 meters and displays the layered stone structures typical of this mountainous terrain.
The area around this rock shelter was inhabited during prehistoric times, as evidenced by stone tools and pottery fragments discovered during archaeological excavations. These findings indicate that humans used this region thousands of years ago.
The cave system forms part of the geological heritage within Bükk National Park, contributing to regional research about early human activities.
Marked hiking trails lead from Szilvásvárad up to the shelter, with parking available at the mountain base. Visitors should wear sturdy shoes and prepare for changing weather conditions depending on the season.
Military maps from the 1920s marked this location as the highest point in the Bükk range, a claim later verified using GPS technology. This historical surveying shows how significant the spot was considered from a geographical standpoint.
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