This hike leads from the town of Baar along the wild and romantic Lorze River to the legendary Höllgrotten caves.
This hike leads from the town of Baar along the wild and romantic Lorze River to the legendary Höllgrotten caves.
The 6,000-year-old stalactite caves offer a fantastical, enchanting world with impressive stalagmites and stalactites. The trail continues into the Lorzentobel, known for its three impressive bridges. Keep an eye out for the information signs along the Lorze Industrial Trail, which provide historical details about the region’s industrialization. As soon as you hear the sound of the weir, it’s not far to the Schmittli, the end point of this hike.
Baar–Höllgrotten–Schmidtli
Duration: 2 hours
Ascent: 424 m, Descent: 17 m
Start: Baar, Paradies
Destination: Neuägeri Schmittli bus
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Schedule: www.sbb.ch
Stamps for the Baarer Bier Non-Alcoholic Beer Hiking Challenge: At Restaurant Höllgrotten https://www.hoellgrotten.ch/de/metamenu/restaurant.html