Gipsy-1

The Gipsy-1 cave system extends through 2680 meters of interconnected passages, forming a network of tunnels within the gypsum deposits of Tatarstan.

Mining operations at Gipsy-1 commenced in the 1930s and continued until the 1950s, extracting gypsum resources during a period of industrial development in Tatarstan.

The cave provides visitors with direct insights into the mining methods and geological formations that characterize the industrial heritage of the Kamsko-Ustyinsky region.

Explorers need proper equipment and guidance to navigate the underground passages, as the cave maintains its original mining structure from the mid-20th century.

Among numerous mines in the Kamsko-Ustyinsky area, Gipsy-1 remains the single accessible site for visitors, while surrounding mines have succumbed to flooding or burial.

GPS coordinates: 55.23361,49.23306

Latest update: March 5, 2025 22:39