There are places you don’t need to explain to anyone. Just say the name and every biker knows. Hell's Mine is exactly that kind of place. It’s not secret, not undiscovered—and yet people keep coming back. Because there’s simply nothing else like it.
Hidden in the forests between the villages of Svitava and Velenice, near Česká Lípa and the Mácha region, lies the largest sandstone underground complex of its kind in Europe. And what really matters: it operates almost exclusively for motorcyclists.
Riding straight into a cave? Totally normal here
You turn off the main road into the forest and moments later you’re standing right in front of the rock face. No parking lot, no walking on foot. You ride your bike all the way to the bar, carved deep into the underground. That alone makes Pekelné doly a unique place—one with no real equivalent in the Czech Republic, and quite possibly in all of Europe.
The underground complex consists of dozens of caverns, tunnels, and halls, covering a total area of around 3,500 m². Originally, these were sand minesfor more than 150 years the sand was used in the production of glass and mirrors. The caves extend up to 60 meters into the rock , and their ceilings are supported by more than thirty massive sandstone pillars.
A constant 12 °C and an atmosphere you won’t find anywhere else
Inside, the temperature stays at a steady 12 °Call year round. Perfect relief from the heat in summer and a pleasant stop during a spring or autumn ride. But the temperature is the last reason people come here.
Hell's Mine is a living biker club. Concerts, rallies, group rides, and themed events all take place here. Everything has a raw, honest feel, no styling, no gloss. Just rock, motorcycles, beer, and rock music.
A place you know, even if you’ve never been
Even if you’ve never been to Hell's Mine, chances are it feels familiar. It appeared in the movie Give the Devil His Due, adding another layer to its legend. But reality is stronger than the movie, especially the moment you’re standing underground with your bike, engines rumbling around you and music echoing off the stone walls.
Why take this trip
Ride your motorcycle straight into the cave
A unique sandstone underground complex
A biker club with real history
Events, concerts, and meetings
An atmosphere you simply have to experience
Hell's Mine isn’t just a stop along the route. It’s a ritual. And if you ride a motorcycle, it’s almost a duty to experience it at least once in your life.
Perfect combination with a trip: the Mácha region, Kokořínsko
Motorcycle: any kind – it’s not about style, it’s about getting there
Best time to go: spring to autumn