Photo: Andrej Grilj / Tourist Association Sempeter

The Pekel Cave in Slovenia is also known as the Hell Cave. It acquired its name from the fascinating rock entrance having the shape of the devil's head. Also, in the winter, when the temperature in the cave is higher than outside, vapours can be seen coming out of the cave. Therefore the locals called it the 'Hell Cave' and were afraid of it for many centuries.

The cave lies in the Ponikva karst area, a landscape park about 4 km north of Sempeter v Savinjski dolini and only 15 km from Celje City. Cars are not allowed in the park. There is a bus line after you have to walk for a few minutes. There is also a lovely outdoor path all around the cave.

The Pekel Cave created the Ponikvica stream that disappears outside the cave and reappears inside the cave as the Peklenscica stream.

Discovering the cave with a guide is a unique experience. The cave is 1.159 m long and has two levels: the water part and the dry part. The lower part is full of waters of Pekelnscica stream which forms many rapids and small pools and leads us to the greatest natural monument in the cave, the 4-meter high waterfall, the highest underground waterfall in Slovenia that can be seen from the immediate vicinity.

In the water cave, many stalactites, stalagmites and columns can be seen, as well as calcite crystals that glitter wonderfully in the light. The upper part of the Pekel Cave is dry and full of stalactites, stalagmites, and interesting cave structures. The tour guide will show you frogs, devils, Bled Island, and more fascinating formations and the dripstones glittering in various shades of red and brown. There is also a unique natural bridge arching over the path to the upper cave.

ENTRANCE FEE: Pekel Cave

• Adults – single ticket: 12 € 
• Seniors, secondary school students - single ticket: 10 €
• Children (4-15 years) – single ticket: 8 € 

The entrance fee includes the guided tour of the Pekel Cave, provided by qualified local guides. The guided Pekel cave tour can be in English or German languages. The temperature in the cave is cca. 10 degrees Celsius.

Recommended accommodation nearby (20 km): Apartments and Wellness Korosec

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