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Hoelloch Day Expeditions "Wasserdom & Glitzertor"
Discover the magical Hoelloch world on one of our day expeditions securely run by a SSH certified cave guide. To date some 200km of cave corridors hold a unique variety of styles and provide answers to numerous secrets.
How is a cave formed? Why is Hoelloch so big? Is there life in darkness? Experience in fast motion the historical geological association and enjoy the tranquillity of the underground lakes.
7 Hour Expedition to Wasserdom       9 Hour Expedition to Glitzertor No Special Knowledge necessary	Adventurous and Fascinating Certified Cave Guide SSH  From November to March

Prices

Prices per Person	CHF
Expedition Wasserdom (approximately 7 hours) Adults Youths 16 – 19 Years of Age Pupils 10 – 15 Year of Age	175.00* 105.00 88.00
Expedition Glitzertor (approximately 9 hours) Adults Youths 16 – 19 Years of Age Pupils 10 – 15 Year of Age	195.00* 115.00 98.00
Optional: Rental of Cave Explorer Overall Optional: Hölloch Illustrated Book (Price per Book)	20.00 68.00
Amount: From: Euro (EUR)Swiss Franc (CHF)U.S. Dollar (USD) To: Euro (EUR)Swiss Franc (CHF)U.S. Dollar (USD)

Included: SSH Certified Cave Guide, Hoelloch Entrance Fee, Equipment (helmet, headlamp, gum boots, cave gloves, harness), VAT.

*Please note: adult's price includes breakfast worth CHF 12.00 at restaurant Hoelloch before the tour starts. This can be additionally booked for youths and pupils.

Schedule

	Schedule
	These tours are carried out during the winter months from November to March each with a minimum of 6 people.
	The Hoelloch expedition to Wasserdom lasts approximately 7 hours; the expedition to Glitzertor approximately 9 hours. Starting time for both tours is 09.00h with breakfast. The expedition to Wasserdom finishes at approximately 16.30h; the expedition to Glitzertor finishes at approximately 18.30h.
	Reservation: absolutely necessary
	Weather: During uncertain weather conditions (heavy rain, above average snow thaw), please call the day before the expedition is due to start to check if it will go ahead as planned. Telephone: +41 41 390 40 40 or +41 79 420 77 77.
	Group Size
	This expedition can be carried out with a minimum of 6 participants at a date that best suits you. If your group is less than 6 then you can join existing tours. We will be glad to inform you by phone/mail about the planned tours. Normal group sizes vary from between 6 to 10.
	Meeting Point & Arrival
	Meeting Point: Restaurant Hoelloch in Muotathal, Stalden.
	Arrival by Car: Parking is available at Restaurant Hoelloch in Muotathal, Stalden. (Parking fee from November until March: CHF 5.00)
	Arrival by Public Transport: Take the train to Schwyz and from there Bus number 1 to Hoelloch. Bus Stop "Hoelloch, Muotathal".

Reuquirements

	Prerequisites
	Both expeditions can be accomplished with a normal level of fitness and surefootedness. These cave excursions are similar to trackless mountain tours. Exposed areas are firmly secured with ropes, ladders, styles, etc.
	What to Bring
	Please take old, warm clothes with you, e.g. jeans, sweater, fleece jacket (these will get dirty and might get strained). Alternative: Rental of Cave Explorer Overall (CHF 20.00 per person). Also required: thick socks in order to avoid cold feet in the boots.
	Under your clothes / the overall cave: ideally long thermo underwear (shirt / throusers), a turtleneck sweater and a pair of leggings is of cours also possible. The cave temperature is a constant 6 degrees Celsius all year round. Air humidity is nearly 100%. Bear in mind that although it appears to be quite cool, we will be perspiring, because we are mostly on the move. Optional: you might want to bring an additional warm jacket you can use during lunch break/when you will not be in move.
	Robust Rucksack as well as Lunch & Refreshments in Plastic or Metal Bottles
	Per two participants: One 4.5 Volt (flat) Reserve Battery for the Lamp

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 Participating in a Hoelloch tour means immersing yourself in to another world:

Along the 7 hour expedition to "Wasserdom", we follow the immense main corridor up to the huge hall. From there we ascend to "Dombiwak" where we stop for a break. After that we will take a look at "Wasserdom" – a 30 meter high underground waterfall. There we will also see the "Niphargus" – the small freshwater amphipod. These animals usually inhabit caves or groundwater. From there we gradually make our way back.

Along the 9 hour expedition to "Glitzertor", and after reaching "Dombiwak", we have a further 2 hours to explore other fascinating corridors. For example we reach "Schlange" (snake) – another Hoelloch highlight – a 300 meter natural slide that is immense fun! From there we enter in to "Aeolsgang" leading us to the legendary huge hall and from there we gradually make our way back.

These demanding tours are led by professional, SSH (Schweizerische Schule Hoehlenbefahrungen Hoelloch) certified cave guides only. SSH, a cave guide and explorer training center, equips participants in demanding courses for their future leadership role as guides.

Please note: do not enter the cave with your travel clothes. Travel clothes and other items such as kit bags, toiletries, handbags, etc. are to left in cars or at the Hoelloch restaurant. At the restaurant there are changing rooms available. If you do not want to hire cave explorer protective overalls, then please ensure that you have clothes that are robust enough to endure wear & tear. Ideal are: thermo vest, thin polo neck jumper, overalls or old jeans / trousers, pullover / thermal fleece jacket, thick socks. Not suitable are track suits, rain shields, etc. 
 

Anreise

	By car to "Hölloch, Muotathal"
	By train and bus to "Hölloch, Muotathal"