Caves and Karst Wonders

The Bükk Mountains host Hungary's most extensive karst systems, concentrated around Miskolc and Lillafüred. This collection highlights diverse geological formations, from the rare travertine structures of Anna Cave to the prehistoric archaeological site of Szeleta Cave. The list includes highly protected vertical potholes like Kis-kőháti-zsomboly and active water caves such as Létrási-vizes-barlang, showcasing the region's complex underground drainage and limestone evolution within the Bükk National Park.

Anna Cave

The Anna Cave is a natural limestone cave in Miskolc-Lillafüred, Hungary, near the waterfall.

István Cave

The István Cave is a limestone cave in Miskolc-Lillafüred, Northern Hungary.

Szeleta-barlang

A significant archaeological site where numerous Paleolithic stone tools were discovered, giving its name to the prehistoric Szeleta culture.

Diabáz-barlang

A highly protected deep cave system named after the volcanic diabase rock present in its geological layers.

Szamentu-barlang

A highly protected limestone cave within the Bükk National Park, part of the region's extensive karst network.

Létrási-vizes-barlang (1-es bejárat)

An active, highly protected water cave featuring underground streams, cascades, and characteristic karst erosion patterns.

Kis-kőháti-zsomboly

A deep vertical pothole cave, highly protected since 1982 for its significant geological value and depth.

Tatár-árki-barlang

A highly protected cave located in the Tatár-árok valley, representing the Bükk's complex subterranean limestone formations.

Mexikó-völgyi-víznyelőbarlang

A protected swallow-hole cave that plays a vital role in the drainage system of the Bükk Mountains' karst plateau.

Vörös-kő (kilátás!)

A limestone cliff offering panoramic views of the Bükk Mountains, located near a famous periodic karst spring.