Birnbachloch

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 few are so easily accessible. The Birnbach, which rises in the cave, makes its way through the entrance and then falls down the mountain. Don't be afraid to go into the cave and watch the beautiful natural spectacle.

The tour to Birnbachloch starts first in the forest and then leads through meadows and later rocky terrain. The path is well maintained and sometimes a bit alpine - but always well secured. After about an hour we reach the destination at 1,291 meters. Refreshment for hikers provide the clear wells at the cave. On hot days you can even venture a few steps into the shady Birnbachloch and enjoy the view of the surrounding mountains.
The rock cave has the visual impression of an approximately 20 m wide "entrance hall". Inside the mountain should be a large lake, which always gives off water and is not explicable. A legend tells of two guys who wanted to fathom the mysterious sources. They threw stones into the depths and got in response a dull call from below: "You start mi, then i schl i di". Whether the underground lake really exists remains unclear to this day.

The entrance to the Birnbachloch is slightly higher than the path and requires a short climb.