Top 20 Caves 宿での

Following in the Miners' Footsteps / Schwaz Silver Mine The silver mine is "the must-see attraction in Tyrol." 85% of the world's mined silver came from this mine, which extends deep into the mountain. After descending 800 meters on the mine train, a breathtaking underground world awaits you. You'll follow in the footsteps of the miners and experience the hardships they endured 500 years ago to extract copper and silver. One of the highlights is the famous Schwaz waterwheel, installed in 1556 to pump out the mine water – it was considered a true marvel of engineering at the time. Text / Source: Schwaz Silver Mine, Alte Landstraße 3a, Schwaz https://www.silberbergwerk.at/

Schwaz Silver Mine The Schwaz Silver Mine – Following in the Footsteps of the Miners "The mother of all mines," the largest silver mine of the late Middle Ages, is located in Schwaz, Tyrol. Up to 10,000 miners searched for and found silver and copper here 500 years ago, making the town of Schwaz the largest mining metropolis in the world! Discover breathtaking insights into bygone eras – the silver mine will be an unforgettable excursion! Text / Source: Schwaz Silver Mine, Alte Landstraße 3a, Schwaz https://www.silberbergwerk.at/

The Kaisertal stretches eastwards from Kufstein in the Lower Inn Valley and separates the Wilder Kaiser in the south from the Zahmer Kaiser in the north.

Somewhat hidden between the Kaisertal valley and Kufstein's city mountain lies a cave, the Tischofer Cave. This moderately difficult hike covers approximately 250 meters of elevation gain on some narrow trails. You can take a circular hike from Kufstein, which takes about 1.5 hours, or you can combine the hike with the path to the Kaisertal valley, from where there's a branch. This is what we did: From Kufstein, we climbed the Kaiseraufstieg trail and, on the way back from our Kaisertal hike, we descended to the Tischofer Cave. Scientists have found the remains of 380 bears here. They lived in the cave above Kufstein. The cave, which is approximately 40 meters long, 20 meters wide at the entrance, and 8.5 meters high, was used by animals in the Stone Age, as excavated bone remains attest. Cave bear bones predominate, with 380 specimens, while foxes (12), ibex (9), wolves (6), reindeer (3), cave hyenas (2), and cave lions (1), chamois, and marmots (1) each are represented. Some animals were hunted by humans. The finds of tools from The cave can be reached on foot from the Kaiseraufstieg in the Kaisertal valley via a path secured with a wire railing. It is registered in the Tyrolean cave register under number 1312/001. Simply impressive

"The mother of all mines," the largest silver mine of the late Middle Ages, is located in Schwaz in Tyrol. Up to 10,000 miners searched for and found silver and copper here 500 years ago, turning the town of Schwaz into the largest mining metropolis in the world!

Once you reach the grotto, you'll have a magnificent view. You'll need a head for heights and surefootedness. A thrill guaranteed.

I didn't take a photo of the cave... But nearby, a tree stump showed us its "face"... what do you recognize in it: a bear, a ghost, a friendly greeting from the world of fairy tales...?

...very steep ascent, a head for heights and surefootedness are necessary - a short climbing passage (approx. UIAA II) and a 6m long rock gap (the so-called "Eye of God") as well as a somewhat airy climbing passage lead to the rarely visited summit...