Maximilian's Cave

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The Maximilian‘s Cave was located on the slope from Buchberg to Bischofshofen and was counted among the small caves. It was up to 17 meters wide, 8 meters deep, and approximately 2 meters high, situated in a so-called "Talrandverkittung" at about 650 meters above sea level. The cave was first described in 1926 by Walter von Czoernig. At that time, he mentioned some benches allegedly located inside the cave. Today, there is nothing left of the cave. Such semi-caves are widespread in cemented terrace gravels.

The deeper the depressions, the greater the risk of collapse for these semi-caves. Several small semi-caves are located next to the Erzweg, reminiscent of Maximilian‘s Cave.

The gravel transported by streams from the Tauern region contained lime-rich water. Due to the excess of lime in the percolating water, the individual components were effectively cemented together.