The Top 5 Caves in the High Tauern
Looking to visit a cave in the High Tauern on your next adventure? To help you better plan your next outdoor experience, we’ve collected High Tauern’s 5
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: November 14, 2025
Eisloch
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Even on very hot days you can cool down in this place😎.
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Ofenloch Cave
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A good reminder to always take in your surroundings while being on a hike. Higher up, there is a huge cave, which isn't directly in the line of sight of the path.
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Cave Behind the Waterfall
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A small cave behind the waterfall offers a magnificent view through the waterfall into the valley below. A steep path with a via ferrata (secured by a wire rope) leads there.
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Old Gold Miners' Tunnel
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Reconstructed shaft entrance, foundations of a dwelling, and information boards. The path is unmarked. Simply follow the large cairns that someone kindly erected.
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Zirknitzgrotte
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The trail from Döllach along the Zirknitzgrotte in the direction of the Zirknitz road is not listed on some hiking maps and Google Maps, but it is very well accessible. …
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