Slovenia
Križna jama
Info · exploration
Information only: a protected cave where only a research team dives. No source says the sumps are open to visiting divers.
- CertificationFull cave
- SpecialExperienced divers
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The dive
A cave full of small lakes in the southern karst, in water of 7 to 8 °C. In 2026 an international team led by Maja Karmen Mušič (NOVA Projects) found new submerged passage, air chambers and dry leads.
Profile and sections
A cave full of small lakes in the southern karst, in water of 7 to 8 °C. In 2026 an international team led by Maja Karmen Mušič (NOVA Projects) found new submerged passage, air chambers and dry leads. Cave-bear remains lie at about 13 m, and the team left them in place. The team works with the local cave society and cavers from Rakek, and also in Nova Križna jama.
Practical: information only.
- Depth and profile
- 8,273 m of known passage; more than 160 m of underwater line surveyed in 2026. Depth of the sumps not published (InDEPTH 2026).
- Configuration
- Expedition dives in 7–8 °C water; configuration not published.
- DPV: Not DPV-suitable
- Electric scooters are only allowed in Slovenian caves for sump research (ZVPJ art. 18); not for visitors.
Who can dive where
- At least Full cave
- Configurations: Backmount / twinset / Sidemount / CCR
- Configuration unknown — research beforehand
- Experienced divers only
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How to get there
In the Loška dolina, in the southern Slovenian karst. One entrance; the team took the gear to the water with ladders and an electric winch.
Around Križna jama
FillsNo fill station known nearby
News
Access and rules change: check what applies locally right before your trip. Source: GDELT Project and the news feeds of diving magazines. Search for more news ↗ Searched automatically, last on 11 Nov 2026.
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