Hungary, Slovakia
Aggtelek and Slovak Karst
The Caves of the Aggtelek and Slovak Karst comprise a karst cave system with a high concentration of caves and a great variety of cave types.
About 1,000 caves have been discovered in this relatively small, transboundary area. They show karst formation during both tropical and glacial climates. Over 500 troglobiont animal species can be found in its underground systems. The caves include the Silica Ice Cave and Dobšinská Ice Cave.
Community Perspective: Opinions on this site vary strongly among the reviewers. Only a couple among the 1,000 caves are open as ‘show caves’ and it is necessary to visit one of the ‘special’ caves to appreciate the site more. Hubert recommends the Ochtinská Aragonite Cave, while Martina also highlights Domica Cave with its underground river and Dobsinska ice cave. Matejicek has described the features above ground. Some of the caves (notably Dobsinska) charge high camera fees.
Site Info
Official Information
- Full Name
- Caves of the Aggtelek and Slovak Karst (ID: 725)
- Status
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Inscribed 1995
Site history
History of Aggtelek and Slovak Karst
- 2003: Name change
- From "Caves of the Aggtelek Karst and Slovak Karst" to "Caves of Aggtelek Karst and Slovak Karst"
- 2000: Extended
- To include Dobšinská Ice Cave
- 1998: Rejected
- As Slovak Paradis and Dobsinska Ice Cave: Does not meet WHS criteria - Add Dobsinska to Aggtelek and Paradis to Spissky Castle?
- 1995: Inscribed
- Inscribed
- WHS Type
- Natural
- Criteria
- viii
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Related Resources
- anp.nemzetipark.gov.hu — Aggtelek NP
- ssj.sk — Slovak Caves
Community Information
- Community Category
- Natural landscape: Karst landscapes and caves
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