Hell Cave
Hell Cave
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NATAŠA P
Zalec, Slovenia99 contributions
Jun 2020
For millions of years the Ponikvica Stream ran through the Ponikvanski kras Plateau, trickled through limestone and, in the heart of the Lower Savinja Vally, carved the magnificent karst cave Pekel. With a bit of imagination, one can discern an image of the devil above the cave entrance. Also, in the winter when the temperature in the cave is higher than the temperature outside, vapours can be seen coming out of the cave. That made people afraid of the cave, hence the name Pekel Cave (eng. hell).
The Pekel Cave is a karst cave with a long history. More than 3 million years old, it lies in the middle of the Ponikvanski kras region, about 4 km north of Šempeter v Savinjski dolini. The cave was created by the Ponikvica Stream that disappears in front of the cave and reappears in the cave as the Peklenščica Stream. The 1159-meter long path through the cave is easy and well
The Pekel Cave is a karst cave with a long history. More than 3 million years old, it lies in the middle of the Ponikvanski kras region, about 4 km north of Šempeter v Savinjski dolini. The cave was created by the Ponikvica Stream that disappears in front of the cave and reappears in the cave as the Peklenščica Stream. The 1159-meter long path through the cave is easy and well
Written June 21, 2020
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Kwinten D
12 contributions
Aug 2024 • Family
Beautiful cave with waterfall in the cave itself. In high season there are four daily guided tours that you can take. Reservation was not necessary. Then you can take a nice walk in the woods or picnic at the tables while the kids play in the playground.
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Written August 15, 2024
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David D
Sint-Truiden, Belgium53 contributions
Jul 2016 • Couples
Pekel Jama, or in English "hell cave". This is a really beautiful cave, and IMHO underrated. It is very peaceful there, without any tourists.
Every hour you can go with a guide in the cave. Our group consisted of only 6 adults and 2 kids. The hour after us, no-one showed up. It is located in quiet nature, where you can have a nice walk.
This cave is less known, but really nice.
You can even get very close to the 4m waterfall inside the cave.
The guide does his explanation in both Slovenian as English.
Entrance price is 8 euro per person.
Sadly enough nut enough is done to preserve the cave with its beautiful stalactites and stalagmites. Since you can easily touch them, a lot of people seem to do that, and break off pieces of it. This is so sad.
It remains a great and peaceful place to visit.
Every hour you can go with a guide in the cave. Our group consisted of only 6 adults and 2 kids. The hour after us, no-one showed up. It is located in quiet nature, where you can have a nice walk.
This cave is less known, but really nice.
You can even get very close to the 4m waterfall inside the cave.
The guide does his explanation in both Slovenian as English.
Entrance price is 8 euro per person.
Sadly enough nut enough is done to preserve the cave with its beautiful stalactites and stalagmites. Since you can easily touch them, a lot of people seem to do that, and break off pieces of it. This is so sad.
It remains a great and peaceful place to visit.
Written July 13, 2016
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Luka B
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May 2018 • Couples
The cave is nice but they don't accept cards. We had to join the next group an hour later because we had to drive to the nearest ATM. Really not something we've expected from a tourist spot in 21st century.
Written May 1, 2018
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John D
Zeist, The Netherlands181 contributions
Apr 2019 • Couples
We went for a guided tour for the Pekel Jama cave at 4pm and on arrival there were no other guests but only the operators. Even then, the last tour of the day started with only us two and the guide. She was friendly and gave a good explanation of the caves and shows all the specials: crabs in the water, bats on the ceiling, beautiful stalactites and stalagmites from ancient times and a nice way from hell to heaven.
Written April 14, 2019
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Happy7484
Slovenia63 contributions
May 2018 • Friends
I really enjoyed peaceful nature surrounding the cave entrance. There is a small stream running from the cave and looks like its made for fairies not for devils 😀 the temperature in cave is cca. 10 degrees Celsius, so it is better to be prepared. Some karst features like stalactite and other form an interesing view of the cave, nicely lighted. It is very much different from popular Postojna cave where even moss is on rocks. A surrounding of the cave is very nicely maintained by association of forresters. There is also a playground for children nearby; all in all a lovely package forvisitors looking for fresh air. Although I have been there two times the cabin whete some drinks could be bought was never opened; it probably opens during weekends. I will revisit.
Written May 3, 2018
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Pieter
Opwijk, Belgium201 contributions
Aug 2016 • Family
We visited this cave during our stay in Lasko. The visit takes about 1 hour and is worth every Euro. You get more to see then in more commercial caves that you can visit. We just loved it! Explanation in the cave is also really good.
Written September 20, 2016
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Dora
Kastel Kambelovac, Croatia36 contributions
Sep 2024 • Friends
Was here on the guided tour of the place. The guide was very nice and good. Cave is excellent. We also saw the bats, but they were sleeping because the winter is close so there is a chance you won't see them. To come to the place you'll need to walk a little bit through the forest, and on the coming back too.
Written September 18, 2024
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Luka
Sempeter v Savinjski Dolini, Slovenia6 contributions
Apr 2021 • Couples
The cave is placed in the bottom of the valley, nice walk passing the water stream and small waterfalls. The price for entry fee is more than fair. Parking is free of charge.
Written May 22, 2021
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PopotnikB
Maribor, Slovenia96 contributions
Jun 2019
A very nice destination for a summer day trip. Suitable for family trips with children over 3 years of age.
Written December 19, 2019
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