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Hochkar cave

Outdoor adventure

Description

The Hochkar Cave, also known as the Hochkar Shaft among experts, was formed in the Dachstein limestone of the Ötscher mountain range around 100,000 years ago. The shaft has a total length of over 650m and a height difference of 130m. These dimensions make it the fifth largest cave in Lower Austria and one of the deepest caves in the province.

The Hochkar Cave is currently closed!

 

Location and how to get there