Деветашката (пещера) [Devetashka cave]
Ловеч (Ловеч - BG)
43.236389,24.895556
43.236389,24.895556
Location
Located 16 km north of Lovech, near the village Devetaki - the right bank of the river Osam.
Description
The cave is of international importance as a refuge for bats and is included as a priority item in the list of the Agreement on the Conservation of European bats - EUROBATS. Because the breeding season of mammals inhabiting the cave by the Minister of Environment and Waters has introduced access control in both galleries of the cave. Water Gallery is closed to visitors during the period 1 November to 1 April, and the dry gallery - between 25 may - 31 yuli.
Documents
Bibliography 13/02/2018- * Article in the Free Encyclopedia Wikipedia > Devetashka cave : en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Devetashka_cave
Caves nearby
| Distance (km) | Name | Length (m) | Depth (m) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36.2 | Troana | 3234 | 45 |
| 94.6 | Орлова чука (Пещерата) [Orlova Chuka Cave] | 13437 | |
| 617.0 | Optimiste (Grotte) [Оптимістична печера] [Optymistytchna petchera] | 236000 | 15 |
| 618.1 | Оптимістична | ||
| 621.4 | Озерна | ||
| 1219.2 | Большая Азишская пещера | 690 | |
| 1219.2 | Малая Азишская пещера | ||
| 1243.9 | Krubera-Voronya (Gouffre) | 23000 | 2199 |
| 1249.0 | Veryovkina (Gouffre) [Пещера Верёвкина] [ვერიოვკინის მღვიმე] | 17500 | 2223 |