Jaskinia Miecharska, Natural cave in Silesian Beskids, Poland.
Jaskinia Miecharska is a cave in the Silesian Beskids that extends through about 1,838 meters (6,030 feet) of passages descending roughly 54.5 meters (179 feet) into the mountain. The system contains an underground stream that flows continuously through its corridors.
Two local cave explorers named Bartłomiej Juroszek and Grzegorz Szalbot discovered this cave in 2004 near Wisła. Since its discovery, it has been under the care of nature conservation experts to preserve its scientific importance.
The cave has become an important site for studying underground ecosystems and shows visitors the hidden wildlife beneath the earth. It serves especially in winter as a refuge for several bat species that find shelter here.
Visits require special permits and must take place under the guidance of nature conservation professionals since the cave is protected. Bring warm clothing and sturdy shoes with good grip, as conditions inside are cold and damp.
The cave houses the rare Tatra groundwater amphipod, a tiny creature found only in a few underground waters in this region. This small animal is a living remnant from the ice age and survived thousands of years in complete darkness.
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