Szachownica, Cave entrance in Wieluń Upland, Poland
The Szachownica cave entrance leads to an extensive limestone cave system with numerous chambers and passages formed through natural erosion processes.
Limestone quarrying activities at the site continued until 1962, when the cave system was discovered, leading to the establishment of a nature reserve.
The cave's name, which translates to 'chessboard' in English, comes from the distinct geometric patterns visible in the rock formations.
Access to the cave is restricted to protect the bat population, with specialized visits permitted only for scientific research and monitoring purposes.
The cave serves as a winter habitat for over 2,000 bats representing 11 different species, making it one of Poland's most important bat refuges.
GPS coordinates: 51.05376,18.80762
Latest update: March 10, 2025 07:37
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