The Top 20 Caves in the Alps
Looking to visit a cave in the Alps on your next adventure? To help you better plan your next outdoor experience, we’ve collected Alps’s 20
best caves for you. Based on the experiences of other users, each is a recommendation you know you can trust — so you can better plan your next adventure.
best caves for you. Based on the experiences of other users, each is a recommendation you know you can trust — so you can better plan your next adventure.
Last updated: October 18, 2025
The Birnbachloch with its 20 meter wide entrance is located east of the Birnbach Glacier at 1,291 meters. There are many karst springs like these in the Leogang Steinberge, but …
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Unfortunately, this day was too cloudy. Years ago I have been there already and you enjoy a wonderful view.
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We visited the gorge on a guided tour. The special thing about it: It was a super exciting and unforgettable torchlight hike. It started at dusk: Equipped with torches, the …
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Fascinating tunnel path with great views. A flashlight can be helpful but is not a must. Also goes well without. The food on the Sulzalm is delicious and inexpensive.
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Be sure to take the short but crisp climb to Kirchle after the Alploch Gorge. It's really worth it. The atmosphere in the limestone caves is great!
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The passage is called “Kuhloch” and is a former gorge, very impressive.
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The deepest glacier in the Alps, which is also preserved over the summer days.
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The water thunders into the valley behind Tux. A small lookout point and many display boards clearly explain the importance of the element water
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A nice way to the grotto of Imst through the rose garden canyon. On an information board you learn how this grotto was created.
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A great destination especially for children. There is great climbing here and two benches invite you to linger. In addition, a small board describes the history of the place.
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