Karst cave
Javna ustanova Park prirode Medvednica (National Park Medvednica), Lugarnica Bliznec, Bliznec bb, 10000 Zagreb, Tel: +385-01-4580-699. E-mail:
| Location: | Medvednica National Park near Dubravica. North of Zagreb, Gornji Stenjevac. 30 min walk uphill. |
| Open: | Sun, Hol 10-15. [2005] |
| Fee: | Adults HRK 25, Children HRK 12, Students HRK 18, Seniors HRK 18. [2005] |
| Classification: |
Karst cave
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| Light: | electric |
| Dimension: | l=7,000m, A=320m a.s.l. |
| Guided tours: | L=380m, D=30min. |
| Bibliography: | |
| Address: |
Veternica, Komisija za speleologiju, Kozarceva 22, 10000 Zagreb. Javna ustanova Park prirode Medvednica (National Park Medvednica), Lugarnica Bliznec, Bliznec bb, 10000 Zagreb, Tel: +385-01-4580-699. E-mail: |
| Last update: | $Date: 2007/11/19 21:31:35 $ |
| 1899 | first mentioned by Dragutin Gorjanovic-Kramberger. | |
| 1934 | first explorations by Josip Poljak. | |
| 1950 | start of exploration by the caving clubs Željezničar and Velebit. | |
| 1951 | first development odf the caves with paths. | |
| 1980 | provisional electric light. | |
| 1984-1985 | electric light renovated. |
Veternica is well known for its paleontological remains, e.g.
cave bear
(Ursus spelaeus) and Neanderthal man.
The finds from the entrance hall of the cave are on display in the Croatian
Nature Museum in Zagreb.
It was used by
cave bears
(Ursus spelaeus) which left several spots with bear polish.
The cave has very little speleothems, but many other interesting features. There are numerous current marks and dolly tubs, remains from the active phase of the cave. The walls of the cave show several fossils, layed open by the force of the water.
A large chamber, about 70m from the entrance is used regularly for concerts. This is also called the Zagreb underground. The cave is located on Mt. Medvednica in the Park prirode Medvednica (Medvednica National Park) north of Zagreb.
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Veternica cave is located in the south western part of the Medvednica Nature Park, nine kilometres west of Zagreb town centre, in the Dubravica River valley, between the uplands of Glavica and Jaruga. It was named after the air current that appears at the entrance as a result of the temperature differences of the air. In summer cold air comes out of the entrance and in winter the circulation is reversed. The name Veternica is from Veter = wind. The easiest way to the cave goes downhill from the Glavica mountain hut, along mountain track No 3. The walk takes 15 minutes. Text by Tony Oldham (2004). With kind permission. |
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