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Birnbach Cave

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Location: Leogang, Bezirk Zell am See, Salzburg, Austria

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1. A hike for the curious to the Birnbachloch

4.96km

02:25

380m

Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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2. Birnbach Bridge – Birnbachloch loop from Leogang

6.84km

02:55

390m

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3. Birnbach Bridge – Birnbachloch Ascent loop from Rain

10.3km

04:05

570m

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Anette

March 26, 2021

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.

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Rainer 🐕🐾

July 31, 2019

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.

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Si3le

May 17, 2018

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

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Elevation 1,260 m

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Location: Leogang, Bezirk Zell am See, Salzburg, Austria

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Birnbach Cave

1. A hike for the curious to the Birnbachloch

2. Birnbach Bridge – Birnbachloch loop from Leogang

3. Birnbach Bridge – Birnbachloch Ascent loop from Rain

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