Mátyáshegy barlang

Mátyáshegy Cave


Useful Information

Location: In the Capital city Budapest. Budapest III. ker. Szépvölgyi út 162.
Bus No. 65 leaving from Kolosy square.
Open: 03-APR to 01-DEC daily 11-14.
After appointment.
[2008]
Fee: Adults HUF 4,000, Children (-14) HUF 3,700.
[2008]
Classification:  Karst cave.
Light: caving gear provided
Dimension: L=18,000m, T=10°C.
Guided tours: D=3-4h. (Česky - Czech English)
Bibliography:  
Address: barlangaszat (caving under Budapest), Tel: +36-20-9284969, Fax: +36-20-3564406. E-mail: contact
Last update:$Date: 2008/07/01 20:24:50 $

History

 
2001connection with the neighboroughing Pálvölgyi cave discovered.

Description

Mátyáshegy barlang is a wild cave which is used for spelunking tours. It is one of dozens of caves located in the karstified hills of Budapest. The cave is a labyrinth of narrow passages and ideal for children and adventure seekers. Tours are organized by the barlangaszat, a group of cavers which offer a variety of different tours, caving tours for families, school field trips, underground geography lessons, team building events, and birthday caving.

The Mátyáshegy barlang was connected with the nearby show cave Pálvölgyi barlang in 2001. Together with other discoveries during the last decade, the cave system is now 18 kilometres long and the second longest cave of Hungary. Cave visitorsof Mátyáshegy barlang meet at the entrance of Pálvölgyi barlang. The tours are held with a minimum of five participants, smaller groups have to pay for five.


See also


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