Potok Cave, Archaeological cave site in Solčava Municipality, Slovenia.
The limestone cave stretches 115 meters in length with varying widths from 17 meters at the entrance to 40 meters inside the mountain.
Systematic excavations between 1928 and 1935 under archaeologist Srečko Brodar revealed bones of 40 animal species and 123 stone arrowheads.
The Rinka Centre displays archaeological artifacts from the cave, including an ancient sewing needle and tools from Upper Paleolithic human settlements.
Visitors reach the cave through marked hiking trails on Mount Olševa, with sections requiring steel ropes for safe passage at 1,675 meters elevation.
The cave contains remains of over 1000 cave bears, making it one of the richest Paleolithic bear sites in Slovenia.
Location: Solčava Municipality
GPS coordinates: 46.44939,14.66906
Latest update: May 25, 2025 01:20
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