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Hoher Dachstein
The Hoher Dachstein at 2995m is the highest peak in the Northern Limestone Alps and the Hallstatter Glacier seen here is one of the few remaining ice caps in the area. It is the combination of ice and limestone which has lead to the labyrinth of caves below. The caves of the Dachstein plataeu have recently been dissolved by the retreating glaciers spring thaws creating deep and arduous pots and cave systems. To bottom these caves it will often take around 20 hours, to explore them further, whole days underground.
This year saw frenzied activity in Smeltzwasserhohle (or 'Wot U Got Pot' - more info here ), as well as smaller efforts on Burnies Pot, Orkan and Magnum Hohle.
Hoher Dachstein
The Hoher Dachstein at 2995m is the highest peak in the Northern Limestone Alps and the Hallstatter Glacier seen here is one of the few remaining ice caps in the area. It is the combination of ice and limestone which has lead to the labyrinth of caves below. The caves of the Dachstein plataeu have recently been dissolved by the retreating glaciers spring thaws creating deep and arduous pots and cave systems. To bottom these caves it will often take around 20 hours, to explore them further, whole days underground.
This year saw frenzied activity in Smeltzwasserhohle (or 'Wot U Got Pot' - more info here ), as well as smaller efforts on Burnies Pot, Orkan and Magnum Hohle.