Macocha Gorge
| Macocha Gorge | |
|---|---|
| Macocha Abyss propast Macocha | |
Macocha | |
| Location | Vilémovice, Czech Republic |
| Coordinates | 49°22′23″N 16°43′47″E / 49.37306°N 16.72972°E |
| Depth | 138.5 metres (454 ft) |
| Length | 174 metres (571 ft) |
The Macocha Abyss (Czech: propast Macocha), also known as the Macocha Gorge, is a sinkhole in the Moravian Karst cave system of the Czech Republic. The sinkhole is 138.5 metres (454 ft) deep, which makes it the deepest of its kind (light hole type) in Central Europe. It is a popular tourist attraction for casual visitors to the region, in addition to cavers and advanced technical divers.