With over 212 kilometres of explored length, Hölloch is one of the largest caves in the world. Discover the tremendous work of underground waters that have been at work for almost a million years. On our tours, you will gain a deep insight into this mysterious and hidden world!
First things first: claustrophobia is rarely an issue at Hölloch. Although there are some narrow passages, experience has shown that people who can use a normal 4-person lift without feeling claustrophobic will have no problem at Hölloch. A very small percentage of the population cannot do this – we advise these people not to visit Hölloch (with the exception of our short tours). Fear of heights is also rarely a problem. As it is dark in the cave and each participant can only illuminate the area around them with their head torch, any significant differences in height are not perceived as such – it is impossible to see down into the depths.
Since fear is not always the same, it is difficult to make a general statement. If you are unsure about your choice of tour, talk to us or come along on a shorter tour first and see how the cave makes you feel.
All of our guides are very sensitive to fears and usually recognise them before they become limiting. It is important that you talk to the guide if you are unsure (ideally before the tour).
The temperature remains constant at 6 degrees Celsius in both summer and winter; the humidity is almost 100%.
The Hölloch cave ist situated in 6436 Muotathal, in the area of Stalden.
Arrival by car: There are parking spaces marked Hölloch next to the bus stop Muotathal, Hölloch. There is an e-charging station directly opposite the Hölloch restaurant. Input for navigation systems: ‘Stalden 14, 6436 Muotathal’ or ‘Restaurant Hölloch, Muotathal’. The road to the Hölloch restaurant can also be reached by large coaches without any problems.
Paid parking spaces (payable at the Hölloch-Center).
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Arrival by public transport: by train to Schwyz and from there take the bus no. 501 to “Hölloch, Muotathal”.
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Safety First
Our motto is simply "safety first"! We offer numerous - also adventurous - programmes, but we are not adventurers. This has been the case for the last 35 years of our outdoor activities and will remain so in the future. Trekking Team was the first outdoor company with the "Safety in adventures" certification.
We have set high standards for the quality of our programmes, the training of our guides and especially for safety aspects. The top management - all active guides and instructors - is directly responsible for these central areas. The cave guides are trained at the Swiss School of Caving Hölloch (SSH).
The company's safety policy is based on the following principles and procedures:
- The safety of guests and employees is a top priority. It has priority over economic considerations. To prevent accidents during adventure and outdoor activities, everything must be done that is necessary according to experience, feasible according to the state of the art and appropriate to the given conditions.
- Safe procedures for all adventure and outdoor activities are ensured through the application of an operational safety concept. With the help of this concept, any inadequacies are systematically identified and improved, thus keeping the safety level constantly high.
- Accident prevention and protection of the health of guests and employees are essential to maintain and strengthen competitiveness.
- We undertake to comply with all generally recognised national and international standards concerning the practice of adventure and outdoor activities as well as the relevant directives of the competent authorities.
- We recognise the safety policy and the protection goals of the "safety in adventures" foundation as the basis for safety planning.
- The processes and activities of our adventure and outdoor activities and the infrastructure and support work operated for them are continuously analysed (process analysis).
- For all processes and activities of our activities and at all implementation locations, the relevant influencing factors and critical control points (CCP) are clarified with regard to safety (risk analysis).
- For all identified critical control points, measures (e.g. controls, fixed procedures to be followed, reserved decisions, etc.) are defined that are suitable for eliminating hazards that exist at this point and minimising risks that arise at this point due to critical influencing factors.
Despite competent and safe implementation of the activities, accidents cannot be completely ruled out. The organiser cannot accept any liability for this; participation is at the participant's own risk. Participants must have sufficient health and accident insurance themselves. For Hölloch expeditions we also recommend membership of a recognised Swiss rescue organisation (e.g. REGA) or the conclusion of special rescue insurance.
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