Jeskyně pod Sněžníkem – fluorit. pseudokras Děčínsko

Location: Sněžník, 407 02 Jílové u Děčína · Ústí nad Labem Region

Category: pseudo-karst caves from fluorite mining

Unique pseudo-karst cavities in the Labské pískovce Protected Landscape Area near the village of Jílové in the Děčín region, formed by exploratory fluorite mining. The Cave Administration of the Czech Republic organises special tours on pre-set dates. The tour route is 650 m long and takes approximately 90 minutes; helmets and torches are provided. The cave is closed during winter (November–April) due to horseshoe bat hibernation.

Why visit this place?

• Allow roughly an hour and a half; the programme is aimed at upper primary and secondary students.
• There are 53 more tips within 25 km, enough to build a full-day trip.
• The whole programme is indoors, so rain is not a problem.
• There is a dedicated programme for school groups, not just general admission.

Practical information

• Opening hours: May–October on pre-set dates (see caves.cz)
• Typical visit: 90 min
• Admission: flat-rate ticket with no discounts; tickets sold online only
• Visitor rating: 4.6 ★ from 7 reviews on Google Maps
• Suitable for: lower secondary (10–15), secondary (15+)

For schools

Guided tour of pseudo-karst cavities formed by fluorite mining — geology, mineralogy, biology (bats).

Official website: https://www.caves.cz/podsneznikem

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