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Dreidärrischen-Höhle

Dreidärrischen-Höhle, Natural cave in Gaaden, Austria.

The Dreidärrischen-Höhle is a natural cave in the Gaaden area that stretches roughly 230 meters with a vertical rise of about 19 meters. The limestone formations were shaped by natural erosion processes over millions of years.

The cave was opened to visitors in 1926 with electric lighting and experienced significant visitation in its opening month. Archaeological evidence suggests people used the site as a ritual or gathering place during the Hallstatt period.

The name comes from local dialect and possibly refers to three prominent rock formations near the entrance. You can still observe these distinctive features today and understand how locals named the place.

Access to the cave has been closed since 2000 to protect its fragile environment and habitats. This allows several protected bat species to live undisturbed within the cavern.

The cave sits at about 537 meters elevation in the Siebenbrunnental valley, offering insight into the geological features of this mountain area. Despite being inaccessible today, it demonstrates how nature protection and archaeological importance can go hand in hand.

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Elevation above the sea
537 m
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48.04810,16.25510
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December 13, 2025 12:20
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