Bear Cave

Bear Cave is one of the greatest attractions of the Śnieżnik Massif, located on the right slope of the Kleśnica Valley, in a marble block on Stromej Mountain (1166.8 m above sea level). It is the longest cave in the Sudetes and one of the largest in Poland, discovered accidentally in 1966 during marble quarrying, and opened to tourists in 1983. Since 1977, together with its buffer zone, it has been a nature reserve. The horizontally arranged corridors have a total length of about 5 km and are situated on several levels. During exploration, remains of thousands of Pleistocene animals, mainly cave bears, were found in the sediments, hence the name. The tourist route is about 360 m long, allowing visitors to see about 500 m of the cave. To protect the speleothems and the microclimate, groups are limited to a maximum of 15 people. Admission is paid, and advance ticket reservation is required. The cave is open from Tuesday to Sunday, 9:00 AM to 4:40 PM, except Mondays and Thursdays (Thursdays open from May to August). Ticket prices vary by month: in March, regular 14 PLN, reduced 10 PLN; in July and August, regular 25 PLN, reduced 20 PLN; in other months, regular 20 PLN, reduced 15 PLN. Discounts apply to children, youth, and students up to 26 years old; children under 3 enter free. The site is located at Kletno 18 in Stronie Śląskie, offering paid parking, toilets, and payment by cash, card, and online. It is an ideal place for families, school groups, and anyone interested in nature and Earth's history.