Bystrianska cave
The cave is located in the submersion zone of the Bystriansko-valaštiansky carst in the Bystrianske foothills of the Horehronie valley on the southern side of the village Bystrá near the Tále recreational area on the southern side of the Low Tatras. The cave entrance is on the foothill of the north-western slope of Chodorov Hill at an altitude of 565 meters. It is the most significant cave of the Horehronie valley. It is known for its remarkable rock formations and the formation of underground spaces, occurrence of sinter decorations as well as favourable climatic conditions for speleotherapeutic treatment.
The cave was formed due to tectonic erosion and modified by an underground river currently flowing through the cave at a depth of 15 to 20 meters under the level of the sightseeing route. You can see three, approximately 20-meter deep abysses during the tour. The cave is interesting due to the variety of spaces that can be seen on the sightseeing route.
The sightseeing route is 580 meters long and there is almost no elevation (only 26 steps). The cave is also wheelchair accessible. The tour takes 45 minutes. The temperature in the cave ranges from 5.7 to 6.7°C (42 to 44°F).
