Situated in the
Medzevska Upland at its joint with the east margin of
the Jasovska Plateau of the Slovak Karst, near Jasov. It
is located in the National Nature Reserve Jasovske
dubiny, in the territory of the Protected Landscape Area
and Biospheric Reserve of the Slovak Karst. It was
formed in the Middle Triassic dolomites and limestones
by the former ponor waters of Bodva river, at five
developmental levels. It reaches the length of 2,811 m.
Rich sinter filling is represented by pagoda-like
stalagmites, stalagnates, shields, drums, straw
stalactites and other forms. 19 species of bats have
been found in the cave with dominating Rhinolophus
ferrumequinum, being one of the most important
winter refuges of this species in Slovakia. It was
inhabited by man in the Neolithic Era („bukovohorska"
culture), Bronze Age, Halstadt and Roman Era. Sporadic
findings indicate also a possible short-term
Palaeolithic settlement. Its existence was documented
already in the second half of the 12th century. The
oldest inscription dates back to 1452. It has been
publicly accessible since 1846. After reconstruction it
was reopen for the public in 1924. It has been serving
for speleotherapeutical procedures since 1995. The show
track is 550 m long.
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