Grottes du Karst morave

Caves and Karst Wonders

This collection features the geological highlights of the Moravian Karst, specifically the central and southern sections near the Josefov and Ochoz valleys. The list includes the Býčí skála cave system, famous for its Hallstatt-era archaeological finds, and Pekárna Cave, known for its massive tunnel-like entrance and prehistoric art. Explore technical karst phenomena like the Hádecká propadání sinking stream, along with numerous smaller caves and rock shelters that served as natural refuges throughout history.

Caves and Karst Wonders — Carte

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Býčí skála Cave

Archaeological cave with important prehistoric and Hallstatt-era findings, including a burial site and ritual artifacts.

B

Jeskyně Pekárna

Pekárna Cave is a protected nature reserve and national natural monument established in 1933. It preserves unique geological and natural features characteristic of the region.

C

Jáchymka

A multi-level cave in the Josefov Valley named after a hermit who lived here in the 19th century. It was historically used for phosphate clay mining.

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Hádecká propadání

A place where stream Říčka enters a large cave system only to appear back on the surface about a kilometer down the stream.

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Hádecká propadání

A significant karst sinkhole where the waters of the Říčka stream disappear underground into an extensive cave system.

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F

Swede's Table

A fairly large freely accessible cave with a sinkhole on top. Exploring some areas requires crawling.

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Netopýrka

Fairly large freely accessible cave system with a sizeable central dome. You can get quite far and deep with some crawling.

H

Pekárna

A massive tunnel-like cave renowned for its archaeological significance, particularly findings of prehistoric bone engravings from the Magdalenian period.

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Kostelík

A unique walkthrough cave with high, vaulted ceilings formed by the Křtinský stream, resembling the interior of a small church.

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Kostelík

A walkthrough cave shaped by the Křtinský stream, featuring a high ceiling and multiple entrances.

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Barunčina

A small cave you can peek into.

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Fox Den

A small cave that you can peek into.

M

Škrapová

Small cave located in the southern part of the Moravian Karst region.

N

Pod Křížem

A small cave located in the vicinity of the Pekárna Cave within the Moravian Karst.

O

Abri

A natural rock shelter and shallow cave formation.

P

Nad Smrky

A small karst cave located in the Ochoz valley area.

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Desertérka

A small cave in the southern Moravian Karst, historically used as a temporary shelter.

R

Trampů

A rock shelter and small cave frequently used by local hikers as a natural bivouac.

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Tulácká

A small rock shelter located in the karst landscape near Ochoz u Brna.

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Kůlnička

A small cave formation located near the larger Pekárna cave system.