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The World’s 100 Best Show Caves

Sloupsko-šošůvské jeskyně

Sloup, Czechia

  1. THE WORLD’S BEST SHOW CAVES WORTH A JOURNEY · 2026 ✦ ✦ N° 90 2026
Sloupsko-šošůvské jeskyně

A large karst cave system joining two caves: the Sloupská part with abysses and high domes, and the Šošůvská part with denser stalactite decoration. Guided tours run on foot in Czech, as a 70-minute short route or 110-minute long route, plus children's and adventure routes.

Highlights

  • Nagel's Abyss
  • Šošůvská stalactite decoration
  • Kůlná Cave portal

Good to know

  • Cave temperature around 7-9 °C
  • Tours in Czech, app or paper translations
  • Book long route ahead in summer

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