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Pálvölgy Cave

Basic info

It is Hungary's third longest cave rich in dripstone and stalagmite structures. According to the legend during June 1904 close to the edge of a mine yard the earth collapsed beneath a peacefully grazing sheep. During the rescue of the unfortunate animal, the continuation of the cavern was discovered. Thus discovering the dripstone decorated fore-section of today's Pálvölgyi Cave. Up until about 1910 a 1 km long section was exposed. From 1919 the public was allowed to view it under the supervision of professional guides and by the light of calcium carbide lamps. During WWII (World War II) the cave was used as an air-raid shelter; causing unfortunate damage to the interior fittings and the precious dripstone formations. Its length uncovered until today exceeds 7200 meters, out of which only 500 meters is properly lit and fit to walk through. It has a height of 104 meters and since 1944 it is an environment protection area. There is a 4.7 acres stone quarry extending from its entrance.

Contact

Address: Szépvölgyi út 162
Town / City: Budapest 1025
Country: Hungary

Phone: (36 1) 325-9505
Fax: (36 1) 336-0760

Latitude: 47.5333595276
Longitude: 19.0150547028

Info

Name: Pálvölgy Cave
Name original: Pálvölgy Cave
ISCA member: MINISTRY FOR RURAL DEVELOPMENT, SPELEOLOGICAL DEPARTMENT
Length: 0 m
Depth: 0 m
Elevation of entrance: 0 m
Number of visitors: 0 / per year

Length of show path: m
Duration of visit: 120 min

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