Immerse yourself into the vastness of the Hölloch cave and experience on this day expedition the fascinating shape diversity and discover how the water has carved its way relentlessly through nooks and crannies over close to a million years to finally create the cave we can explore today.
Our guides provide you with a variety of information from the formation of the cave, the earliest explorations to creatures who live in caves! But one of the most specials things to experience is the silence – as if we were moving in mother earth’s womb.
The “Glitzertor” is a 9 hour expedition – same path as the “Wasserdom” tour until we reach the old bivouac. From there it’s another two ours into different cave passages, of course the “Glitzertor” with it’s sparkling cristals! Another option is a visit to the new cave bivouac where we stay over on multiple day tours. A further highlight is the “snake”, u fun 300m long natural underground slide! Along the legendary “Riesensaal” we gradually return to the cave exit. This expedition requires a reasonable amount of physical fitness and an eagerness to explore!
Prices per person in CHF
| Adults (from 20 years) |
CHF 235.00 |
| Youths (16-19 years) |
CHF 125.00 |
| Pupils (10-15 years) |
CHF 98.00 |
Optional
| Rental cave overall |
CHF 25.00 |
| Illustrated Hölloch anniversary book (special price) |
CHF 48.00 |
Including: Certified cave guide SSH, entrance fee Hölloch, equipment (helmet, headlamp, rubber boots, cave gloves, harness), tour meeting, parking fee at the Restaurant Hölloch, VAT.
Availability: This tour can be organised during the winter season – November until March – with a minimum of 6 people. Single persons can join already existing tours. Meeting point is at 09.00 h; end of the tour at about 18.00 h.
Weather: In uncertain weather conditions ( temperatures too high / heavy rain / thaw) the tour may have to be adapted
Duration approx. 9 hours (09.00 h – 18.00 h)
Reservation: mandatory
Group size: This expedition is available with a minimum of 6 persons on your requested date. If your group counts less then 6 persons you can join already existing tours. Normal groups size is approx. 6 – 10 persons.
Meeting point: Hölloch center, Muotathal.
Requirements: This tour can be done with a good basic physical fitness and good hiking skills (also for kids from about 10 years of age). Special knowledge is not necessary. This excursion to the inside of the cave is comparable with a mountain hike on rough terrain. Exposed areas are secured with ropes, ladders, bridges, etc.
Bring along: Warm socks; thermal underwear (long sleeves & underpants) or turtle neck jumper and leggings as a base layer. Top layer: warm and not the newest wear & tear proof jumpers, jackets and pants. Some clothes in reserve for your journey home since your cave clothes might be a bit dirty after the tour. (Alternatively you can rent a cave overall for CHF 25.00 per person). If available, bring also your knee pads.
Robust backpack with lunch and drink in a plastic- or metal bottle (water can be refilled inside the Hölloch cave) as well as a fleece jacket to protect yourself from getting cold during the breaks. Optional: nuts and raisins or energy bars.
* Please note – the temperature in the cave is constantly 6°C, the air humidity at almost 100%. As long as we’re on the move, everyone should feel warm enough. However if you easily get cold, maybe wear a mid-layer over your thermals.
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