Voska špilja


Voska špilja is a cave on the north slope of the Ivanščica massif. Its horizontal length of, without a vertical difference. A potential continuation exists, but could only be passed with widening. It is located near Voska luknja but at a higher elevation. The entrance is very difficult to access, but a tourist path has been planned.

Name

The name Voska špilja is Kajkavian for "Narrow Cave".

Description

The cave is located on the slopes of the Dubrava peak. It is geomorphologically identical to Voska luknja, with a triangular shaped semi-tectonic entrance. A potential continuation exists, but could only be passed with widening. Judging from the passage orientation and significant wind into the entrance, Matišić concluded it might be connected to Voska luknja.
Speleothems are intact, thanks to its inaccessibility.
A map of the cave was drawn on 6 May 2012 by Marko Hajduk.

History

Cavers from the newly founded section Kraševski Zviri discovered first explored it in May 2012.

Climate

The air temperature of the cave is, and its soil temperature. Its relative humidity is 87%.

Biology

A Rhinolophus species was identified, and the cave is home to a large Troglophilus cavicola population.

Tourism

A tourist path has been planned from Šumec to Bračkova jama and Bračkova špilja, and from there to Voska luknja and Voska špilja, then to Šumec and Karlova špilja, then to Generalka and Polušpilja Generalski Stol.