Pınargözü Cave is located within a karst region of the western Taurus Mountains, which encompasses nearly . The karst in that region is Triassic period limestone. Because of limestone's extreme porosity, it is highly susceptible to erosion; karst areas typically have large numbers of caves and chambers, and the Pınargözü Cave is no exception. Estimates for the number of caves in the area vary widely. The Turkey Archaeological Settlements Project (TAY) estimates just over 2,400 caves in the area, while the Turkish Ministry of Culture and Tourism claims there may be over 20,000. Pınargözü Cave is largely laid out horizontally, with numerous vertical chimneys and cascades between horizontal galleries and passages. In total, the cave rises to a height of approximately above its entrance, located high on the slopes of Mount Dedegöl.