DURATION

  • approx. 2 hours

PRICES

  • Group flat rate pupils: from CHF 390.00
  • Group flat rate adults: from CHF 490.00
  • single persons CHF 15.00 / 35.00 (public short tours)

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Visit of the first 700 meters in the developed part of the cave
  • lots of interesting facts about the formation of the Hölloch cave and history
  • ideal tour to combine with an aperitif or a cave “raclette”
  • also suitable for pupils/kids from 6 years
  • available all year; easy walk

FURTHER INFORMATION

Would you like to test the waters first before you allow yourself to go on a bigger tour? Then this is the right option for you. We explore the first 700 meters of the developed part of the cave system. This is also the area the caving pioneers have worked on and provided with paths and stairs over a 100 years ago.

You’ll learn about the history of the Hölloch its formation, its hidden treasures and the creatures that live within. There’s some fun stuff with acoustics and vision versus darkness to play with. It’s really an ideal tour for everyone who’d like to have a taste on what it feels like to be in such a vast subterranean environment. At the end of the tour, you will enjoy the special atmosphere of the enlighted Hölloch Event Location with a short cave concert.

To round off your tour we recommend a nice aperitif or “raclette” with candlelight and music for your group.

Prices flat rate / per person in CHF

Hölloch short tour, youths from 16 years & adults
  
Group flat rate up to 14 people 490.00
per additional participant 35.00
Hölloch short tour, pupils up to 15 years
  
Group flat rate up to 18 pupils/2 adults (total 20 people) 390.00
per additional pupil
(max. size per group 28 people)		 15.00
per additional adult 35.00
Hölloch short tour with little karst area trial tour and aperitif special
(Duration approx. 3½  – 4 hours)		  
Flat rate up to max. 10 persons 950.00
per additional participant 95.00

Optional:
Cave Apéro per person
Grill, BBQ
Cave raclette
Spectacular fire & fakir show (approx. 20 minutes); flat rate
Lecture of the “Wätterschmöcker”; flat rate
Illustrated Hölloch anniversary book (special price)
15.00 – 35.00
45.00 – 85.00
58.00
280.00
190.00
48.00

Including
Certified cave guide SSH, entrance fee Hölloch, helmet with headlamp, guided cave tour, cave concert, VAT.

For the short tour with trial karst hike: additional guided karst hike and aperitif special.

Availability: This tour can be organised as a group tour all year round

Duration: approx. 2 hours; with cave aperitif approx. 2 1/2 hours, with a cave “raclette” approx. 3 1/2 hours.

Good to know: the temperature inside the cave is 6°C all year. The humidity is close to 100%.

Group size: Max. 20 – 25 participants per group

Meeting point: Hölloch Wärterhaus in 6436 Muotathal Stalden.

Requirements: The short tour is easily manageable even without great physical fitness; surefootedness is required, however. The difference in altitude is 150 meters. Suitable for children from about 6 years.

Bring along: warm clothes, solid shoes with you (ideal are hiking or trekking boots or a solid pair of slip resistant trail running shoes or trainers. Unsuitable are canvas sneakers, sandals, flip-flops and such.

Public short tours

These public tours are available on set dates and times from spring until autumn (during winter time on request). Ideal for single persons or small groups or families.
Please find the dates of these public tours and online booking option under this link. 

Price per person: 

  • CHF 15.00 for pupils aged 6 – 15 years
  • CHF 35.00 for youths/adults from 16 years of age

Reservation: mandatory

Hölloch Kurzführung | Trekking Team AG

GENERAL INFORMATION HÖLLOCH

With more than 200 explored kilometers in length, the Hölloch is one of the world’s largest cave systems.

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 explore today on our various tours.

For people who fear that claustrophobia might be a problem we can reassure to some extend: There are a number of narrow spots, however, for people who fear comfortable travelling in a normal 4 person lift, there shouldn't be any anxiety issues. For the small percentage of people with stronger claustrophobia we refer to our guided short trips.

Fear of heights: You will be adequately secured in all those areas that are a little more exposed. Your guide will also be able to help and assist.  

The temperature is a constant 6 degrees Celsius and the humidity is close to 100 %. 

The Hölloch cave ist situated in 6436 Muotathal, in the area of Stalden.

Arrival by car: you can use the parking in front of the  restaurant Hölloch in Muotathal/Stalden. The coordinates for your navigation system are: "Stalden 15, 6436 Muotathal" or "Restaurant Hölloch, Muotathal". The road to the parking lot at the restaurant Hölloch can also be reached with bigger coaches.

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Arrival by public transport: by train to Schwyz and from there take the bus no. 501 to “Hölloch, Muotathal”.

Click here for Swiss Train & Bus Timetable

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Can I visit the Hölloch unguided?

No. The Hölloch is not generally open for public and you will need a specialised guide for a tour.

Are there any toilets at the Hölloch?

On longer or multi-day tours there are certain spots that are equipped with a toilet and of course at the Dom bivouac (with limited comfort of course).

Can one smoke in the Hölloch?

The air at this cave is wonderfully clean. In earlier days there were talks of offering cures for lung patients. It would be a shame to spoil the good and healthy breathing air. We do ask you to refrain from smoking (if possible). On longer tours with overnights at the bivouac some exceptions can be granted if not possible otherwise.

Can I bring my dog on a guided short tour?

No, you cannot bring your dog or pet. Also for the safety of your furred friend. 

Are guided short tours possible in a wheelchair or with a stroller?

No, unfortunately not.

Do I need climbing experience to go on a Hölloch tour?

No. All the spots that would involve climbing are equipped with ladders and ropes. So no climbing experience required, however a basic physical fitness is of advantage.

Can I cancel my booking for a Hölloch tour?

As soon as you've made a definite booking and we've confirmed it, the contract is binding and subject to the terms and conditions listed. Cancellations need to be made in written and by indicating the reasons for a cancellation.
The following cancellation fees apply:
29-20 days prior to the tour: 20 % of the full price.
19-14 days prior to the tour: 50 % of the full price.
13-1   days prior to the tour: 80 % of the full price. Same day cancellations will be charged with 100 % of the full tour price.

Please check our Allgemeinen Geschäftsbedingungen

Safety First

Our motto is very simple: "Safety First"!
Indeed we offer many adventurous programmes, but when it comes to your safety, we are no adventurers. We've worked this way for more than thirty years now and have no intention to change our ways on this subject. Trekking Team was the first outdoor company in Switzerland to receive the security certificate "Safety in adventures."

The company's senior management is actively involved in all programmes and takes full responsibility for all areas of security and checks the compliance with the company's security concept on a regular basis. We prioritise the training of our staff and put guides in charge who are trained and specialised for the specific areas and activites. Guides are trained and certified by the Swiss Outdoor Association (SOA) and for the cave part by the speleology school "Schweizerische Schule für Höhlenbefahrungen Hölloch" (SSH).

Short Tour 

This is not something you do every day. This was a unique experience for our team. Especially, turning off our lamps in the middle of the cave. 🙂 I will recommend this event to other departments for sure.

Jordi, Oktober 2022

Short Tour with cave raclette and fire show

It was an unforgettably beautiful, exciting and interesting event! The atmosphere at the raclette dinner is a dream, the service was great. The Fire Devil was a complete success!
We would like to thank all contributors for the super effort. All 25 guests were thrilled. Also the barbecue we were allowed to use at the end of the party was very nice. Many thanks for EVERYTHING

Ruth, July 2022

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Hölloch Outdoor

Thank you very much for the unforgettable event, which the whole company enjoyed very much. It was exciting, adventurous, fun and very informative. We are happy to recommend you.

 
Stefan, Mai 2022

Hölloch Parcours

 
Everything was top! I will certainly recommend the tour and possibly even book a longer tour. It was just great, thank you for this great experience!

Anna, September 2021

Hölloch Short Tour

Our guide was extremely competent, very entertaining, great. He fully met our requirements in every respect. His explanations were adapted to our level of knowledge. They were well understandable, interesting and peppered with genuine Muotathal humor. He succeeded in presenting his enormous knowledge about the formation of the cave, about geology, about the exploration of the cave, about the fauna in the cave in a way that fascinated all participants. It was a pure joy to listen to him and his inspiring way of leading spread to the whole group in no time. This could also be seen from the many questions asked by the participants. On behalf of my colleagues, but also on my own behalf, thank you very much for this unique tour.

 

John, August 2020