Žan Kafol Aerial & cave photographer SL
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Skednena Cave

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Skednena Cave lies on the northern edge of Planinsko polje, between Vranja and Najdena caves. It has three entrances: two horizontal passages through which one can walk for 200 metres, and a shaft in the ceiling. It was discovered in 1933.

  • The northern entrance of Skednena Cave opens as a dark cleft among mossy rocks and fresh green woodland.
  • A lone person and torch appear tiny inside the vast blue-lit main chamber of Skednena jama.
  • A lone caver and blue-white light reveal the immense rough chamber of Skednena jama.
  • A lone figure stands beneath the immense natural arch and deeply textured limestone ceiling of Skednena Cave.
  • A lone figure sends a bright flashlight beam through Skednena Cave's immense horizontal tunnel, revealing layered limestone walls.
  • A lone figure and bright beam reveal the immense arched entrance chamber of Skednena jama beneath layered limestone.
  • A caver's light reaches across a dark underground pool towards pale rock ledges inside Skednena jama.
  • A person stands at the enormous daylight opening of Skednena Cave, framed by pale sculpted limestone.
  • The low southern entrance of Skednena jama opens beneath a broad limestone overhang into spring greenery.