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Viviane
September 28, 2026
Hiking
Hidden between the trees, we discovered this peculiar opening in the rock face. The irregular limestone, overgrown with moss and surrounded by tree roots, gives the whole a fairytale-like appearance.
The dark cavity seems to disappear deep into the mountain and immediately makes you curious about what lies behind it. A surprising piece of nature that you would easily walk past during a hike.
A small, mysterious natural gem along the way! 🌿
Note: the opening appears to slope steeply downwards. So, it's best to admire it from a safe distance.
The dark cavity seems to disappear deep into the mountain and immediately makes you curious about what lies behind it. A surprising piece of nature that you would easily walk past during a hike.
A small, mysterious natural gem along the way! 🌿
Note: the opening appears to slope steeply downwards. So, it's best to admire it from a safe distance.
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Location: St. Wolfgang im Salzkammergut, Bezirk Gmunden, Salzkammergut, Upper Austria, Austria