Avenc del Rat-penat

Small 10 m deep fissure in the Serra del Cairat, in Esparreguera.

Esparreguera • Baix Llobregat 18m 10m

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Avenc del Rat-penat

Small 10 m deep fissure in the Serra del Cairat, in Esparreguera.

Esparreguera · Baix Llobregat

Length: 18 m · Depth: 10 m

Updated record

https://espeleoworld.com/en/c/avenc-del-rat-penat

Information can change. Always verify coordinates, access, weather, and cave conditions before setting out.

Topographic map of the main entrance — Main entrance · ICGC topographic map

Small 10 m deep fissure in the Serra del Cairat, in Esparreguera.

Characteristics

Type: Pothole
Municipality: Esparreguera
Region: Baix Llobregat
Unit: Sant Salvador de les Espases - Serra de Rubió
Length: 18 meters
Depth: 10 meters
Major Unit: Serralada Prelitoral
Lithology: Limestone
Updated on EspeleoÍndex: November 17, 2012

Location

In the Serra del Cairat, going up towards the coll de Cassot. Barely 5 metres E of l'Escletxa del Paradís. Approximate coordinates and difficult location. The topography section includes a map prepared by Xavier Badiella showing most of the cavities in the area, which may help with its location.

Entrances

Always verify coordinates and access conditions before setting out.

Avenc del Rat-penat
Elevation: 255 m
41.573910, 1.879720
UTM 31T (ED 50) 406698 4603280
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Topographic

Avenc del Rat-penat - Topography, Esparreguera, Baix Llobregat

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Description

Morphology

Small 10 m deep fissure. Through various openings between blocks, a 5 metre shaft can be descended, leading to a chamber; at the W end of this, a second 3 metre drop leads to the end of the cavity.

Progression

Through various openings between blocks, a 5 metre shaft can be descended, leading to a chamber; at the W end of this, a second 3 metre drop leads to the end of the cavity.