Dobšinská Ice Cave, Ice cave in Stratená, Slovakia
Located at 969 meters above sea level, this cave contains numerous ice formations with a total volume of 110,132 cubic meters of permanent ice mass.
Mining engineer Eugen Ruffinyi discovered the cave in 1870, leading to its public opening in 1871 and installation of electric lights by 1887.
The cave system represents a significant part of Slovak natural heritage, contributing to scientific research of underground glaciation processes in moderate altitudes.
Visitors must climb 130 meters in elevation over one kilometer to reach the entrance, requiring approximately 25 minutes of walking time.
The temperature in glaciated sections ranges from -3.9°C to -0.2°C, maintaining permanent ice formations at lower elevations than other European ice caves.
Opening Hours: mai 16-31,septembre 1-15 Mardi-Dimanche 09:30,11:00,12:30,14:00; juin-août Mardi-Dimanche 09:00,10:00,11:00,12:00,13:00,14:00,15:00,16:00
GPS coordinates: 48.86802,20.30417
Latest update: March 3, 2025 02:46
Slovakia offers a variety of natural and cultural sites, from medieval castles to the peaks of the Tatra Mountains. The country features historic cities such as Bratislava and Košice, national parks with caves and waterfalls, and Gothic religious monuments. The castles of Spiš, Bojnice, and Orava illustrate the military and noble architecture of past centuries. The Slovak Paradise and Mala Fatra national parks present mountainous landscapes with distinctive rock formations. Traditions are preserved in museums such as the Liptov Museum, while contemporary art is exhibited at the Danubiana Meulensteen.
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