Interactive 50-state rockhounding map, locations, rules and field guides
REVIEWED LOCATION
Divje Babe Archaeological Park — Protected Pleistocene Cave Site Rockhounding Status & Field Guide
A globally important Pleistocene cave site above the Idrijca valley, famous for the Neanderthal flute and rich cave-bear/paleontological record. Slovenia upgraded the archaeological park to national-importance monument status in December 2025; this map routes to the public park area rather than exposing research-sensitive excavation positions.
Protected / viewing statusVery high evidencemeeting-area map precisionCurrent review cycle freshnessImportant: Do not excavate, disturb sediments or remove bones, fossils, archaeological material or cave rock.
What is here
Pleistocene cave sediments, fauna and archaeological horizons
Materials / interest: Fossils, Dolomite
Collecting and access
Guided heritage viewing only. Archaeological, paleontological and cave sediments/remains are protected; no specimen collecting or excavation is represented.
Navigate to the archaeological-park visitor/meeting area near Šebrelje. The cave interior is available only on guided visits under the protected-site management regime.
Detailed status
prohibited
Permission
Not flagged
Permit
Not flagged
Fee
Required
Guide
Required
Booking
Required
Surface collecting
no
Hammering
no
Digging
no
Safety
Steep approach and cave terrain; use official paths and guided access.