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Caves and Natural Wonders

Discover the geological diversity of the Sopron Mountains and the Fertőrákos area. This collection features various limestone caves, including the legendary Zsivány-barlang, once used as an outlaw hideout. The list includes the Természetbarát-forrás, a reliable source of drinking water for hikers, and the Leukofillit feltárás, a rare geological outcrop of metamorphic rock. These sites highlight the region's unique transition between the Eastern Alps and the Pannonian Basin, offering insight into local natural history and formations.

Kőfejtői 2. barlang

Part of the cave system in the Fertőrákos limestone quarry area, formed through historical stone extraction.

Fehér-barlang

A limestone cave located near the Fertőrákos quarry, characterized by its light-colored rock walls.

Zsivány-barlang

A natural cave in the Sopron Mountains traditionally associated with local legends as a hideout for outlaws.

Természetbarát-forrás

A natural spring in the Sopron Mountains providing fresh drinking water along hiking trails near the Muck area.

Ottó-barlang

Small limestone cave located in the hilly region north of Sopron.

Ferenc-barlang

Small cave formation situated near the Ottó-barlang in the limestone outcrops of the Sopron area.

Leukofillit feltárás

A protected geological site showcasing leucophyllite, a rare silvery-white metamorphic rock characteristic of the Sopron Mountains.

Bika-rét

A high-altitude meadow and peak in the Sopron Mountains, known as Stierwiese in German, located near the Austrian border.