Hölloch

Hölloch
Hölloch
Location in Switzerland
LocationCanton of Schwyz, Switzerland
Coordinates46°58′35.9″N 8°47′18.2″E / 46.976639°N 8.788389°E / 46.976639; 8.788389
Depth1,033 m (3,389 ft)
Length211.229 km (131.252 mi)
Discovery1875
GeologyLimestone
Show cave opened1906

The Hölloch (English: Hellhole) is a 211.2 km (131.2 mi) long cave in the municipality Muotathal in Switzerland. In addition to being the third longest cave in Europe and the 11th longest of the world, it is also notable for having a depth of 1,033 m (3,389 ft). The Hölloch is an example of a karst cave system.