Jaskinie Pawlikowskiego, Cave system in Tatra Mountains, Poland
Jaskinie Pawlikowskiego is a cave system in the Tatra Mountains composed of three interconnected caves that stretch across multiple kilometers with several entry points. The passages wind through rock and connect the separate caverns into one explorable network for visitors.
Jan Gwalbert Pawlikowski explored Mylna Cave in 1885, which sparked interest in opening the system to visitors. Tourist routes through the caves were established soon after this discovery.
The caves hold a special place in Polish mountaineering tradition, drawing explorers and researchers who study the passages and rock formations. Visitors walking through the corridors follow paths first mapped out by passionate cave enthusiasts over a century ago.
The caves stay very cold inside and have no artificial lighting, so visitors should bring warm clothes and a reliable light source. The passages have uneven floors and can be slippery, so careful footing and sturdy shoes are necessary.
In 1945 a priest became lost in the maze of passages and died, with his body not discovered until two years later. The incident serves as a reminder of how easy it is to lose your way without proper preparation and lighting.
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