Lyastovitsa Cave lies in the lands of the village of Glozhene, Teteven municipality, in the Lozeto hamlet. It was declared a natural landmark in 1968.
The cave takes its name from the area of the same name. It was explored and mapped in 1967 by cavers from the Planinets club in Sofia. The entrance is a crack in the rock about 3 m wide, from which passages run in two opposite directions. Inside there are stalagmites, flowstone and cave pearls. In 1967 a colony of more than 500 bats was recorded in the cave, and its fauna includes a cave-dwelling crustacean, a stygobiont.
The cave is not developed and has no lighting. Tourism sources advise against going in without an experienced caving guide. In the protected area it is forbidden to break or damage the stalactites, stalagmites and other formations or to disturb the animals.
The Lozeto hamlet is in the lands of Glozhene; the cave is about 5 km from the village. Teteven is about 14.5 km away.
Lovech region
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Lyastovitsa Cave is located in Lovech, Bulgaria.
Lyastovitsa Cave is most easily reached by car. Use the coordinates above to navigate, or open the location in OpenStreetMap or your preferred maps app for turn-by-turn directions. Public transport options vary by region — for remote destinations a rental car gives the most flexibility.
Caves can be visited year-round — the temperature inside stays roughly 10–12°C regardless of season. Spring and autumn are quieter than peak summer. Bring a warm layer and sturdy footwear; some caves close in winter when access roads become impassable.
Access to caves varies. Show caves typically run guided tours during posted opening hours; wild caves require proper equipment and experience. Inside, the temperature stays cool year-round (~10–12°C) — bring a warm layer, sturdy non-slip footwear, and a torch even on guided tours.
