"Dupka” is an old Polish term for a hole in the ground.
This unique cave is situated among a clump of beech trees behind a Youth Hostel in Siedlec on top of a hill called “Dupka”.
This unique cave is situated among a clump of beech trees behind a Youth Hostel in Siedlec on top of a hill called “Dupka”.
FEATURES, ORIGINS, VALUES AND LEGAL PROTECTION
The cave is shrouded in legend. One tells the story of Pan Twardowski who, whilst being chased by the devil, was sitting on top of the hill and passing wind whilst laughing, made the hole in the ground.
The entrance is easily accessible and leads to a gentle ramp into an expansive chamber from the bottom of which it is possible to enter a several metre long corridor that is finished off with several fissures. There are a few dripstones in the cave but mainly of the small drapery type.
TOUR ORGANISER
Janow Municipal Office
42-253 Janow
Ul Czestochowska 1
Tel: +48 34 327 80 48 or +48 34 327 85 01
e-mail: gmina@janow.pl
http://www.janow.pl/
ACCESSIBILITY OF FACILITIES BY VISITORS
The cave can be visited all the year round.
Trail length is about 75m long
Duration of the tour is about 20 minutes
The internal temperature is about 10° C and humidity is about 85%.
The route is not electrically illuminated.
The cave is not suitable for people with physical disabilities.
Sightseeing is unaccompanied
We recommend comfortable, athletic shoes and warm clothing in the summer.
We also recommended all visitors wear a helmet and take a torch
Please do not leave any litter in the cave or around it.