Tuesday 1 November 2016

Underground Wonders of Moravian Karst

Moravian Karst is an unique system of caverns and gorges, located in the east of the Czech Republic, to the north of Brno. The Czech name for this nature reserve is Moravsky Kras.

Geological wonders are not only underground. One of the most amazing geological features can be seen from the outside. Among wooden rocks there is the deep Macocha Abyss.



Macocha Abyss, Moravian Karst, Czech Republic

Macocha Abyss, Moravian Karst, Czech Republic

Macocha Abyss, Moravian Karst, Czech Republic


And here - the abiss from within.

Macocha Abyss, Moravian Karst, Czech Republic

Macocha Abyss, Moravian Karst, Czech Republic

Macocha Abyss, Moravian Karst, Czech Republic

Macocha Abyss, Moravian Karst, Czech Republic

Macocha Abyss, Moravian Karst, Czech Republic

Macocha Abyss, Moravian Karst, Czech Republic

Macocha Abyss, Moravian Karst, Czech Republic


Through the caves the Punkva River flows.

Punkva River, Moravian Karst, Czech Republic


A mysteriuos journey into the underground world begins...

Caves of Moravian Karst, Czech Republic


Nature as an architect and sculptur has created these halls.

Caves of Moravian Karst, Czech Republic

Caves of Moravian Karst, Czech Republic

Caves of Moravian Karst, Czech Republic

Caves of Moravian Karst, Czech Republic

Caves of Moravian Karst, Czech Republic

Caves of Moravian Karst, Czech Republic

Caves of Moravian Karst, Czech Republic

Caves of Moravian Karst, Czech Republic

Caves of Moravian Karst, Czech Republic

Caves of Moravian Karst, Czech Republic

Caves of Moravian Karst, Czech Republic

Caves of Moravian Karst, Czech Republic

Caves of Moravian Karst, Czech Republic

Caves of Moravian Karst, Czech Republic

Different limestone creatures inhabit the dark halls - among them even angels.

Caves of Moravian Karst, Czech Republic

Caves of Moravian Karst, Czech Republic

Caves of Moravian Karst, Czech Republic


The woods that surround the caves are interesting too.

Road to Caves of Moravian Karst, Czech Republic

Woods around the Caves of Moravian Karst, Czech Republic

Woods around the Caves of Moravian Karst, Czech Republic


Small caves can be seen in these woods.

Woods around the Caves of Moravian Karst, Czech Republic

Woods around the Caves of Moravian Karst, Czech Republic

Near the Caves of Moravian Karst, Czech Republic

Near the Caves of Moravian Karst, Czech Republic