It all starded decades ago during the Slovak National Uprising. A partisan named Antonín Hořák had no idea at the time that enthusiasts would be searching for the unusual crescent-shaped shaft for a long time after he discovered it. We wonder how it came to the attention of other people. Will anyone manage to solve this mystery?
The alleged discoverer of this cave kept a personal diary. Based on the records, it is known about a cave hidden behind boulders under which a narrow entrance should have been located. The section led to a secret shaft with dripstones created of an unknown metallic material. The statements showed that the cave is neither a creation of man nor of nature. So whose work is it? Two decades later, this discovery was published in the American Journal of Cave Systems. From that moment on, the cave gained global attention. It is even said that many secret services of various states were involved in the hunt for the discovery of the cave. So the moon cave is shrouded in many secrets. However, the exact location of the cave still remains the biggest mystery. The diary tells us that it is located in the vicinity of the Simina hill (Levočské vrchy), but this location served as a false idea for the people who were chasing its discovery. However, several sources indicate the area of the Pálenica hill, which rises opposite Babia dolina.
Take the E-bike along the orange route, which leads right around these two points, and you might be able to discover this fabulous cave.
ROUTE PLAN:
• The beginning of the route in the area of Strednica restaurant, where cyclists join the road leading under the Vtáčie Turne and continue to Monková Dolina
• After Monková dolina, in front of the ruins of the Tatra Hotel, cross the bridge and join the road leading to Babia Dolina
• Cyclists turn right at the cleaning plant building and then continue along the road to the clearing ahead the valley
• At the clearing, it is recommended to take a short break and regain strength before the gentle ascent
• Driving past the "secret" cottage under Tokárňa
• While driving through the Babia valley, discover secluded places, try to locate the cave
• Stopping by under the Pálenica hill
• Connection to the unpaved road leading back to the village of Ždiar
• According to the navigation, return to the area of the Strednica restaurant
Basic information
Total length:
19 km
Approximate time:
2 hours
Difficulty:
hard
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Basic information
Total length:
19 km
Approximate time:
2 hours
Difficulty:
hard
Share it with others:
Moon circuit
It all starded decades ago during the Slovak National Uprising. A partisan named Antonín Hořák had no idea at the time that enthusiasts would be searching for the unusual crescent-shaped shaft for a long time after he discovered it. We wonder how it came to the attention of other people. Will anyone manage to solve this mystery?
The alleged discoverer of this cave kept a personal diary. Based on the records, it is known about a cave hidden behind boulders under which a narrow entrance should have been located. The section led to a secret shaft with dripstones created of an unknown metallic material. The statements showed that the cave is neither a creation of man nor of nature. So whose work is it? Two decades later, this discovery was published in the American Journal of Cave Systems. From that moment on, the cave gained global attention. It is even said that many secret services of various states were involved in the hunt for the discovery of the cave. So the moon cave is shrouded in many secrets. However, the exact location of the cave still remains the biggest mystery. The diary tells us that it is located in the vicinity of the Simina hill (Levočské vrchy), but this location served as a false idea for the people who were chasing its discovery. However, several sources indicate the area of the Pálenica hill, which rises opposite Babia dolina.
Take the E-bike along the orange route, which leads right around these two points, and you might be able to discover this fabulous cave.
ROUTE PLAN:
• The beginning of the route in the area of Strednica restaurant, where cyclists join the road leading under the Vtáčie Turne and continue to Monková Dolina
• After Monková dolina, in front of the ruins of the Tatra Hotel, cross the bridge and join the road leading to Babia Dolina
• Cyclists turn right at the cleaning plant building and then continue along the road to the clearing ahead the valley
• At the clearing, it is recommended to take a short break and regain strength before the gentle ascent
• Driving past the "secret" cottage under Tokárňa
• While driving through the Babia valley, discover secluded places, try to locate the cave
• Stopping by under the Pálenica hill
• Connection to the unpaved road leading back to the village of Ždiar
• According to the navigation, return to the area of the Strednica restaurant
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