"Our world’s caves are places of wonder, mystery and majestic beauty. Show caves around the world are embracing their role in protecting and preserving caves and providing a place for people to learn about these special, natural, cultural and historical resources.

Show caves also play another important nature tourism role of sustainable economic development, providing jobs, and helping the economy of their regions.”

Ochtinská Aragonite Cave

Ochtinská Aragonite Cave represents a unique natural phenomenon drawing attention by the richness and variety of aragonite fill, as well as an interesting evolution and development of cave spaces.

Basic info

The artificial tunnel into the cave is 144 m long and overcomes the vertical distance of 19 metres with 104 steps. The total length of the cave is 300 m, air temperature reaches 7,2º to 7,8ºC. Cave visit lasts 30 minutes. The ceiling is decorated by exceptional forms of eccentric aragonite. There are not many show caves in the world with such a specific decoration.

Contact

Address: 049 35 Ochtiná
Country: Slovak Republic

Email:oaj@ssj.sk
Phone: +421/(0)58/ 488 10 51
Web: www.ssj.sk

Latitude: 48.6646080017
Longitude: 20.3091926575

Info

Name: Ochtinská Aragonite Cave
Name original:
ISCA member: SLOVAK CAVES ADMINISTRATION
Length: 585 m
Depth: 30 m
Elevation of entrance: 642 m
Number of visitors: 0 / per year
Temperature: 7.20 - 7.80 °C
Length of show path: 300 m
Duration of visit: 30 min

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