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Chęciny (Wzgórze Malik), powiat kielecki, woj. świętokrzyskie - ok. 11 km na płd.-zach. od Kielc
Raj Cave ("Paradise Cave") is one of the most beautiful karst caves in Poland, famous for the richness of its dripstone formations. It is located near Chęciny, on Malik Hill, within a nature reserve, about 11 km south-west of Kielce. The total length of the cave is 240 m, and the tourist route 180 m.
The cave lies within a nature reserve on Malik Hill. The entrance leads through an artificial passage (21 m) to a pavilion with a ticket office, café and a small museum.
Tens of thousands of dripstone formations have been counted inside – stalactites, stalagmites, columns, draperies and cave pearls. A constant temperature of about 9°C and humidity of about 95% prevail. The cave is a hibernation site for several species of bats. Flint tools have been discovered in it, evidence of human presence about 50,000 years ago.
Guided visits, groups of up to 15 people. The cave is electrically lit.
At the cave there is an entrance pavilion with a ticket office, café and museum.
