Details for: Hike Schindlhütte - Ötscher dripstone cave
Brief description
The varied route leads up to the Ötscher dripstone cave (approx. 45 minutes). There, guides await you and will show you the mysterious underground world in about 45 minutes.
Description
Everyone knows the ever-growing stalactites and stalagmites: Who really knows which grow upwards and which hang down from above? (Answer: The stalagmites grow upwards, the stalactites hang down.) These sinter formations and other bizarre dripstone formations can be admired in the Ötscher dripstone cave near Gaming. Several years ago, iron artist Joe Wahler designed an impressive metal structure. Today, this adventure climbing facility leads over the wild romantic Rosskogel ravine up to the 575-meter-long show cave. Visitors enter a world of eternal night. Impressive rock formations bear names such as High Dome, Hall of the Fiery Tongues, or Magic Corridor.
Starting point of the tour
Car park Schindlhütte (437 m)
Route description Hike Schindlhütte - Ötscher dripstone cave
Schindlhütte (437m) - Rosskogel (680 m) - dripstone cave
Directions
A1 exit Ybbs - B25 to Kienberg - turn off to Naturpark Ötscher-Tormäuer, to the car park of the Schindlhütte snack station (closed).
Parking
Car park Schindlhütte (437 m)
Author's tip
Visiting the Ötscher dripstone cave is only possible as part of a guided tour! The tour lasts about ¾ of an hour.
