The Bleiweißgrube (a walk-in cave) is located in the Mürzer Oberland Nature Park

Characteristics

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The tour in numbers

Level of difficulty medium

Route 5,4 km

Time 2:30 h

Uphill 366 hm

Downhill 366 hm

Highest point 1030 m

This underground adventure, following in the footsteps of cave dwellers, requires endurance, courage, and a good sense of direction!

This fascinating cave is designated as a natural monument. It is 56 meters long and 7 meters high.

In 1948, the only known artifact (a man-made object) from the Upper Mürztal dating back to the Paleolithic era was discovered here. This suggests that the Bleiweißgrube served as a shelter for Paleolithic hunters. Today, the cave is a winter habitat for bats and must not be entered during winter.

The hike is family-friendly, but children under 8 years old should only enter with adult supervision. Self-guided exploration of the cave is possible but at your own risk!

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More information

By car, coming from Mürzzuschlag, drive to the village of Kapellen. There, turn right and continue to the village center near the inn "Zum Touristen".

The path to the cave is steep (surefootedness required) but passes by several scenic viewpoints, including the Plodererkreuz, which offers a stunning panorama and invites hikers to take a break.

For those interested in the mining history of the Mürzer Oberland, the newly established Montanrundweg Altenberger Erzberg in Altenberg/Rax is just a short distance away. The trail starts in the village center.

By public bus (www.oebb.at) or via the Naturpark Taxi, available at +43 3857 20170.

In the village center, parking is available near the inn "Zum Touristen".

Naturpark Mürzer Oberland