Jaskinia Oblica, Limestone cave in Skawica, Poland.
Jaskinia Oblica is a limestone cave in the Beskid Zywiecki mountains with roughly 400 meters of passages winding through its interior. The interconnected chambers show how water slowly carved through the rock to create this underground network.
Local people sheltered in this cave during World War II before it underwent formal exploration starting in 2004. Speleologists have mapped and studied its passages and natural features since then.
Members of the Beskid Speleological Club have conducted extensive research on the cave's geomorphology, microclimate, flora, and fauna since 2005.
The entrance sits just a short walk from the road at the forest edge on the northern slopes. Wear sturdy shoes and bring a flashlight, as the passages have uneven ground and darkness inside.
This underground space shelters five bat species during winter, including the rare bent-winged bat, along with foxes and spotted salamanders. The cave creates a unique refuge for animals adapted to its cool, stable conditions.
The community of curious travelers
AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 60,000 contributors worldwide.
