Scărișoara Cave, Show cave in Gârda de Sus, Romania
The Scărișoara Cave extends 720 meters in length and reaches a depth of 105 meters within the Apuseni Mountains of western Romania.
Austrian geographer Arnold Schmidl documented the first observations and created the initial map of the cave system in 1863 after its 1847 discovery.
Local residents previously accessed the cave using wooden ladders to harvest ice during summer months, establishing a connection with regional traditions.
The cave maintains temperatures near freezing throughout the year, requiring visitors to bring warm clothing and wear sturdy footwear for the wooden stairs.
The Great Hall contains an ice formation measuring 18 meters in height and spans an area of 3000 square meters covered in permanent ice.
Location: Gârda de Sus
GPS coordinates: 46.48972,22.80972
Latest update: May 27, 2025 06:45
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