Obrovska priepast, Natural chasm in Rožňava District, Slovakia
The Obrovska priepast chasm reaches a depth of 100 meters within the Wetterstein limestone formations of the Dolný vrch plateau.
Hungarian cave explorers made the first descent into this vertical cave system in 1959, with subsequent mapping completed in 1967.
The cave system functions as a winter shelter for multiple bat species, including Rhinolophus hipposideros and Myotis myotis populations.
Access requires special permits due to level five protection standards, with strict regulations prohibiting unauthorized entry and movement.
The main shaft features a bottle-shaped profile descending 63 meters, with its walls covered in distinctive rimstone formations.
Location: Rožňava District
Inception: 2004
Part of: Caves of Aggtelek Karst and Slovak Karst
GPS coordinates: 48.56768,20.68575
Latest update: March 3, 2025 09:50
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