Sloupsko-šošůvské jeskyně
Show cave system in the Moravian Karst with a long and a short route, finds of cave fauna and the archaeological Kůlna Cave.
Have only individual sections read aloud
About the museum
The first written mention of the caves dates from 1669, in a document by Johann Ferdinand Hertod of Todtenfeld. In 1748 the caves were documented by Jan Antonín Nagel, a Viennese court mathematician and physicist, who descended into the Stupňovitá propast (Stepped Abyss). In 1804 Emperor Francis I visited the caves with the empress.
In the second half of the 19th century Jindřich Wankel led speleological and palaeontological research, which uncovered remains of Pleistocene fauna. From 1881 individual parts of the caves were gradually opened up and linked together. In 1889–1910 Karel Absolon, together with Josef Brouška, explored the Šošůvské jeskyně.
The caves are an important site for bones of cave fauna, such as bears, lions and hyenas. The final section of the tour leads through Kůlna Cave, an archaeological site with remains of Neanderthal humans. In 1998 a new entrance complex by the road replaced the older ticket booths at the portal.
Highlights
- Long route of 1,760 m and short route of 890 m
- Kůlna Cave with remains of Neanderthal humans
- Bone finds of cave fauna (bears, lions, hyenas)
- Winter tours of the Šošůvské section by flashlight
- Experience route Po stopách Nagela (On Nagel’s Trail)
- Operated by
- Správa jeskyní České republiky, státní příspěvková organizace
Admission & discounts
| Adults | 250 Kč |
|---|---|
| Reduced | 210 Kčstudents up to 26 and seniors from 65 (on presentation of ID) |
| Children & teens | 120 Kčfree up to age 2 · Children aged 3–15, persons with ZTP and ZTP/ZTP-P cards over 15, and members of ČSOP and Stráž přírody; children under 3 free. |
| Seniors | 210 KčFrom 65. |
| Visitors with disabilities | 120 Kčcompanion free · Persons with ZTP and ZTP/ZTP-P cards over 15 pay the children’s price; a guide accompanying a ZTP/ZTP-P card holder enters free. |
| Students & apprentices | 210 KčUp to 26. |
| Groups (10+ people) | –Groups of more than 40 paying persons receive a 10% discount; organised groups of 10 or more can be booked in advance. |
| Families | 700 KčShort route: 2 adults and 2 children aged 3–15; with 3 children CZK 810. |
| Long route – full | 350 KčReduced CZK 300, children CZK 180, family CZK 1,020 / CZK 1,190. |
| Mini route (Kůlna only) – full | 150 KčReduced CZK 125, children CZK 80, family CZK 420 / CZK 490. |
| Winter route by flashlight – full | 250 KčReduced CZK 210, children CZK 120. |
| Experience route Po stopách Nagela – flat rate | 1,500 KčBooking in advance. |
The price applies to the short route (890 m, about 70 minutes); the long route (1,760 m, about 110 minutes) costs CZK 350. Prices follow the 2026 price list of Správa jeskyní ČR. Discounts cannot be combined; holders of a Multisport card get a discount on the full price. In the caves of the Moravian Karst a 20% discount applies on presentation of a ticket from another Moravian Karst cave (except Punkevní jeskyně) that is no more than one month old. Photography is allowed only without flash, tripod and selfie stick. Cards are accepted.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible: no information
- Elevator: no information
- Accessible restroom: no information
- Accessible parking: no information
- Service dogs welcome: no information
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
The official website gives no information on step-free access; the short route has 202 steps and the long route 303 steps. It is advisable to ask by telephone in advance.
Kids & families
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 2 |
|---|---|
| Family ticket | 700 Kč · Short route: 2 adults and 2 children aged 3–15; with 3 children CZK 810. |
Family tickets are available; consider whether the child can manage the steps and the cold environment (7–8 °C).
Getting there & parking
By public transit
Sloup · 450 m
Bus stop Sloup is about 450 m from the caves; the nearest railway station is Rájec-Jestřebí, 9.5 km away.
By car
Parking available
The car park is next to the operations building, where the ticket office is.
Bicycle stands are by the operations building.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
- Museum shop
The operations building by the car park has the ticket office, souvenirs, refreshments and toilets.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes · approx. 70 min |
|---|---|
| School programs | yes |
| Photography | Photography is allowed without flash, tripod and selfie stick. |
| Good to know | The tour is always with a guide: the short route takes 70 minutes (890 m, 202 steps), the long route 110 minutes (1,760 m, 303 steps); temperature 7–8 °C, humidity 99%. Dogs and other animals may not enter the cave. |
