The cave has been famous for a very long time as between the 15th and 17th centuries as silver and lead ores were sought in the area. The name “Pieklo”, meaning Hell, was given to the caves by the local people as early as the 18th century. According to legend, it was connected to the very depths of hell and hoards of devils would fly out to cause people harm.
FEATURES, ORIGINS, VALUES AND LEGAL PROTECTION
The cave is a typical karst void which was created in the limestone rocks from the Devonian period.
The total length of the corridors of the cave is about 60m. The horizontal main corridor of approximately 20m is easily accessible, illuminated by natural light which comes in through karst chimneys and beautiful rock window. The side corridors are cramped and difficult to access.
Dripstone formations in the cave are modest. Minor fragments of formations, flowstones and stalactites, have been preserved only in the deeper sections. The cave is also a shelter for many species of bats. In 1954, the caves became protected as an inanimate natural monument.
TOUR ORGANISER
Town and Municipality Office of Checiny
26-060 Checiny
Plac 2 Czerwca 4
Switchboard: +48 41 315 10 06
fax. +48 41 315 10 85
e-mail: sekretarzbrola@checiny.pl
http://www.checiny.pl/
ACCESSIBILITY OF FACILITIES BY VISITORS
The cave can be visited all year round.
Tour length is about 20m.
Time required to explore the cave is about 10 minutes.
The internal temperature is about 6° C which falls to minus values in the winter and humidity is between 86% and 95%.
The route is not electrically illuminated.
The cave is not suitable for people with physical disabilities.
We recommend comfortable, athletic shoes and warm clothing in the summer.
Sightseeing is unaccompanied
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