Harmanecká Cave, Cave entrance in District of Banská Bystrica, Slovakia
Harmanecká Cave is a limestone cave system in Middle Triassic rock formations with a total length exceeding 3 kilometers. The passages contain numerous chambers decorated with stalactites, stalagmites, and white calcite formations.
The cave was discovered in 1932 when explorer Michal Bacúrik noticed bats entering through a narrow rock fissure and investigated further. It opened to the public in 1950.
The entrance chamber was once used by local people as shelter before the larger cave system became known. Today it serves as a vital habitat where various animal species find refuge.
From the parking area, a winding path climbs 1.4 kilometers to the cave entrance, gaining about 260 meters in elevation. The walk requires steady effort and proper footwear, as the ground can be uneven in places.
The cave is home to eleven bat species, including significant colonies of Greater and Lesser Mouse-Eared Bats. These creatures use the cool underground space year-round as a sanctuary.
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