Dolný vrch

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Dolný vrch, Limestone plateau in Hidvégardó, Hungary

The Dolný vrch plateau extends across 21 square kilometers of land, featuring dense deciduous forests and numerous karst formations along the Slovakia-Hungary border.

Archaeological discoveries from the Late Bronze Age, including artifacts found in two caves and a bronze axe, indicate early human settlements in the Dolný vrch region.

Local populations maintained traditional practices of charcoal production and lime burning, utilizing the natural resources of the forest-covered limestone plateau.

Visitors can access marked hiking trails from surrounding villages, with the nearest transport points located in Bôrka and Krásnohorská Dlhá Lúka.

The plateau contains 254 documented caves, including 139 vertical and 115 horizontal formations, with the deepest chasm, Hlinoš, reaching 105 meters.

Location: Hidvégardó

GPS coordinates: 48.56056,20.70382

Latest update: March 6, 2025 13:51

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