Sloup-Šošůvka Caves
Sloupsko-šošůvské jeskyně
An extensive cave complex in the Moravian Karst, part of the longest cave system in the Czech Republic. It offers multiple guided tours and is a significant site for paleontological and archaeological findings, including Neanderthal remains.

📜 An extensive cave complex in the Moravian Karst, part of the longest cave system in the Czech Republic.
🔍 A significant site for paleontological and archaeological findings, including Neanderthal remains.

Why Go

✨ Explore a two-level cave system formed by the Sloupský potok stream.
🦴 Discover significant paleontological findings like cave bears, lions, and hyenas.
🗿 Visit Kůlna Cave, an important archaeological site with Neanderthal remains.
🚶‍♀️ Choose between Long (1760m, ~110 min) and Short (890m, ~70 min) guided tours.
🔦 Experience special Adventure Tour 'PO STOPÁCH NAGELA' into lower levels (advance booking, max 10 participants).
❄️ Enjoy Winter Flashlight Tours in the Šošůvka section.
🏫 Educational tours with worksheets available for schools.

Hours

🗓️ Example opening: 18.8.2025 from 08:20 to 16:00 (long tour until 15:00).
🌐 Always check the official website for the complete and current schedule.

Tickets

🎟️ Online tickets can be purchased for selected tours.
💰 Pricing information is not available in the provided text.

Amenities

🅿️ Parking available next to the main operational building.
🚻 Operational building houses ticket office, souvenir shop, refreshment stand, and toilets.
🚲 Bike racks are available, but the Cave Administration is not responsible for stored bikes.

Getting There

🚌 The 'Sloup' bus stop is conveniently located 450 meters away.
🚆 Nearest train station is Rájec-Jestřebí, 9.5 km away.

Conditions Inside

🌡️ Temperature inside the cave is 7–8 °C.
💧 Humidity is consistently 99%.

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