Spannagel Cave, Show cave at Hintertux Glacier, Tux, Austria.
Spannagel Cave is a tunnel network that extends several kilometers through marble formations in the Central Alps. The system displays various calcite formations and stone structures that document millions of years of geological history.
The cave formed during the Jurassic period through geological processes that created the marble vein where the tunnel network developed. These formations reveal a long history of Alpine mountain development across millions of years.
The cave serves as a place where visitors experience Alpine geology firsthand during guided tours. These walks reveal how water and stone interact over time, shaping understanding of the surrounding mountains.
A cable car brings visitors to the entrance at high altitude, and from there a short walking path leads to the lodge where guided tours begin. Sturdy footwear and warm clothing are advisable since the cave maintains cool temperatures.
Inside are perfectly round stones polished by glaciers and deep potholes carved by water into the rock walls. These shapes tell the story of the forces that shaped the cave over vast stretches of time.
Location: Tux
Length: 10,000 m
GPS coordinates: 47.08028,11.67167
Latest update: December 12, 2025 17:47
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