Szent István Dripstone cave - National Parks - Miskolc-Lillafured

The full length of a cave is rich in the dripstone formations 800 m, approximately his half can be visited for the general public. The István cave is the realm of the dripstones with a special form. In the mountainside more cavities known, and the later István cave only than dog cave it was kept in mind.

According to the tradition the Lillafüred Calvary a hole opening above a chapel became well-known when a dog fell for it accidentally, and the local residents noticed his barking lasting until days. Two adventuresome young men lowered themselves on rope finally and excused it. The trace of the dog scratching is visible even today on the cliffs according to many people.

Kadic Ottokár made the scientific exploration of the cave in 1913, it was opened in 1931 though for the general public. The largest depth of the cave 55, his longitude though 350 metres. His temperature does not rise above 10 °C in the warmest time, let us take a sweater to the tour with our seed because of this.