--- title: Salzofen cave url: "https://www.salzkammergut.at/en/oesterreich-poi/detail/430003477/salzofen-cave.html" description: The Salzofenhöhle in the Toten Gebirge near Grundlsee is a significant archaeological site from the Paleolithic era – a fascinating destination for experienced mountain hikers in the Ausseerland. date: 2012-03-05 modified: 2026-06-30 --- # Salzofen cave Salzofen cave =============== Grundlsee, Steiermark, Österreich ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/210617/FC8B5266A47D0531CC6B2D9E9BCCC4460E5B67886EC166AA76F7B1E2A1E61B29/salzofenhoehle-grundlsee-aussicht.jpg) View copyright © CC-BY, TVB Ennstal-Ausseerland_Guggenberger, TVB Ennstal-Ausseerland_Guggenberger Close copyright [ ![A breathtaking mountain landscape with steep rocks and clear lakes. The green vegetation offers a beautiful contrast to the blue sky.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/210617/FC8B5266A47D0531CC6B2D9E9BCCC4460E5B67886EC166AA76F7B1E2A1E61B29/salzofenhoehle-grundlsee-aussicht.jpg "© CC-BY, TVB Ennstal-Ausseerland_Guggenberger, TVB Ennstal-Ausseerland_Guggenberger") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/210617/FC8B5266A47D0531CC6B2D9E9BCCC4460E5B67886EC166AA76F7B1E2A1E61B29/salzofenhoehle-grundlsee-aussicht.jpg) Totes Gebirge 8993 Grundlsee [ open in Google Maps ](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Totes%20Gebirge%2C%208993%20Grundlsee "Link will open in a new window") [ Open in Apple Maps ](https://maps.apple.com/place?address=Totes%20Gebirge%2C%208993%20Grundlsee "Link will open in a new window") ![](https://static.ecmaps.de/staticmap.jpg?experience=webarchitektur-meta&lat=47.6613409567934&lon=13.9153861999512&width=991&height=450&project=ttg-basemap&zoom=2000&server=meta.tourdata.at) information: Akutmeldung/Info Description: The "**Salzofenhöhle" Cave** is located in **high alpine terrain**. It can only be reached via a **demanding, high alpine mountain tour**. Please contact the local **[hiking and mountain guides](https://www.ausseerland.at/en/hikingguides)** of the Ausseerland region for tour information - they are available for questions and answers, or for a **professionally guided tour**. An overview of hikes and mountain tours is available in the Ausseerland [**tour portal**](https://www.steiermark.com/en/Ausseerland-Salzkammergut/Plan-your-holidays/Touring-Portal). The **Salzofenhöhle** in the **Toten Gebirge** near **Grundlsee** is a significant archaeological site from the Paleolithic era – a fascinating destination for experienced mountain hikers in the **Ausseerland**. The **Salzofenhöhle** is located at an elevation of about 2,005 m above sea level in the western part of the **Toten Gebirge**, above the **Grundlsee** in **Styria**. Access to the cave requires a challenging mountain hike that demands surefootedness and good fitness. The ascent usually takes place via the **Gößler Alm** and the **Längtal**; the marked path No. 213 leads to the cave entrance in about 3.5 hours. The cave itself is not publicly accessible but can be viewed from the outside. Archaeologically, the **Salzofenhöhle** is of great significance: finds of stone tools, pieces of charcoal, and conspicuously arranged bear skulls indicate its use as a hunting station during the last ice age. Radiocarbon dating suggests an age of up to 49,000 years. Some of the discovered artifacts are exhibited at the **Kammerhofmuseum** in **Bad Aussee**. The surroundings of the cave offer further alpine experiences: The nearby **Salzofen peak** is quickly reachable from the cave entrance and offers an impressive panorama over the **Ausseerland.** [ Contact ](#ttgCollapseKontakt) ---------------------------------- **Salzofen cave** Totes Gebirge 8993 Grundlsee Phone [ +43 3622 85 - 33 ](tel:+4336228533) E-Mail [bgm@grundlsee.at](#mailto) Web [www.grundlsee.at](https://www.grundlsee.at "New window") https://www.grundlsee.at --- **Contact person** Bürgermeister Salzofenhöhle Totes Gebirge 8993 Grundlsee Phone [ +43 3622 85 - 33 ](tel:+4336228533) E-Mail [bgm@grundlsee.at](#mailto) Web [www.grundlsee.at](https://www.grundlsee.at "New window") --- **We speak the following languages** German [ Opening hours ](#ttgCollapseOeffnungszeiten) ------------------------------------------------ Accessible during the summer months in suitable weather. - Can only be viewed from outside [ Arrival ](#ttgCollapseAnreise) ---------------------------------- **Elevation**2070 m [ Suitability ](#ttgCollapseEignung) -------------------------------------- **Season**- Summer [ Accessibility ](#ttgCollapseBarrierefreiheit) ------------------------------------------------- Please get in touch for more information. [To the website](https://www.grundlsee.at "New window") powered by [TOURDATA](https://www.tourdata.at "New window") [Suggest a change](#mailto) [ ![TOURDATA Logo](https://www.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/templates/global/images/Logo-Tourdata.png "TOURDATA Logo") ](https://www.tourdata.at "New window")