The Dziura Cave was formed in Triassic limestone most likely due to water activity at high temperature and large quantities of carbon dioxide. These waters seeped under pressure through numerous fissures, dissolving the rock and creating karst voids.
FEATURES, ORIGINS, VALUES AND LEGAL PROTECTION
The cave entrance, with a width of 3m and a height of 2m, is located at the foot of a rock tower which reaches a height of about 1000 metres above sea level. The cave consists of one large chamber, at the end of which in the ceiling there is a second opening, located approximately 20 metres higher. The total length of the cave is about 180 metres. The bottom is covered with rotting leaves, humus, clay and rubble.
It has been famous for a long time as it was been visited by many people already in the 19th century.
The cave is located in the Tatra National Park.
TOUR ORGANISER
Tatra National Park
Kuznice 1
34-500 Zakopane
Phone: +48 18 202 32 00
e-mail: sekretariat@tpn.pl
http://www.tpn.pl/
Tourist INFORMATION: (open between 08:00 and 17:00)
Phone: +48 18 202 33 00
infotur@tpn.pl
Park Security: +48 18 201 31 37
ACCESSIBILITY OF FACILITIES BY VISITORS
The cave can be visited all year round.
Trail length is about 50m
Duration of tour of the cave itself about 20 minutes, walk to the cave about 25 minutes and walk from the cave about 20 minutes.
The temperature inside varies between 4 ° C and the low minuses while humidity is between 85% and 98%.
The route is not electrically illuminated.
The cave is suitable for people with disabilities
We recommend comfortable, athletic shoes and warm clothing in the summer
Sightseeing is unaccompanied
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