Sloup–šošůvka (Sloupsko-šošůvské) Caves
Two caves in one, yet each one different...
110/70 min
7–8 ˚C
99 %
1760/890 m
303/202
Opening hours 15.6.2025:08:20-16:00Long tour only until 15:00
It's a large complex of underground domes, passages, abysses and has two height levels. Sloup–šošůvka Caves is an important place where cave animal carcasses (bear, lion, hyena) have been found. Elizabeth Cave with its rich dripstone decoration has also an excellent acoustics and that is why it is sometimes used for chamber music concerts. During reconstruction in 1997, the Stepped Abyss was spanned with a bridge and a new nontraditional view revealed to the visitors. The Nagel Abyss, 80 meters deep, is the greatest underground abyss of this type in the Czech Republic. From the two platform-bridges the visitors can look down to the bottom. Since 1997, a part of the sight-seeing tour is also world-famous archaelogical locality - Kůlna Cave - where a part Neanderthal man's skull, about 120 000 years old, was found. Šošůvka area, discovered at the beginning of 20th century is characterized by fragile and colorful stalactite and stalagmite decoration.
Guided tour.
Upon prior order, you can also go down to the lower floors of the caves as part of the adventure tour IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF NAGEL (for 4-10 physically capable persons over 10 years of age. Previous reservation required).
Directions
Free parking is available in the parking lot next to the cave operation building. There is a ticket office and a souvenir shop in it, and there are refreshments and toilets in the adjacent building.
You can complete either a long circuit of 1760 meters or a short circuit of 890 meters. In the winter months, there are special flashlight tours.
There are bike racks by the ticket office. The employees of the Cave Administration are not responsible for delayed bikes.
Bus stop Sloup (450 m); the nearest train station Rájec-Jestřebí (9.5 km).
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Feedback from visitors
Livia Verzeletti, 17.7.2024, Sloupsko-šošůvské jeskyně
I enjoyed the tour and the views. I was the only English speaking person in my party, and I followed along with the description on the app I downloaded. The tour guide seemed to be talking well (tho I couldn’t understand him) and was aware I didn’t speak Czech, just English. When it came for the group to split (based on short or long tour) he made no effort to make sure I understood where I needed to go. When I asked him politely in English he looked really annoyed that I didn’t understand him. He asked which tour I had purchased and then told me which cue to join, with a roll of the eyes. I just felt he made no effort for me and his attitude towards foreigners wasn’t exactly what would attract tourism. Unfortunately I didn’t manage to see his name, but I can say he was a young male, tall, long dark wavy hair.
I totally enjoyed exploring and learning about the caves, just a shame the guide didn’t see that interested in making sure I had questions or understood.