Cave excursion Jurapark Aargau
Go on an excursion to the limestone caves of the Jurassic Park Aargau. Find out why karstification occurs in limestones and explore sinkholes and a stream bend. Visit a tectonic cave as the highlight of the excursion.
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Highlights
- Learn more about limestones and how karstification occurs
- Learn how caves are formed and the processes behind them
- Discover typical karst phenomena such as sinkholes and a stream bend
- Visit a tectonic cave as a highlight of the excursion
- Learn from a speleologist how to survey a cave and what equipment you need
- The cave tour is also suitable for children over 6 years old
Description
You will meet your group and the speleologist at 10:00 am at Laufenburg train station. There the 4-hour excursion into the limestone caves of the Jurassic Park will start
During the excursion you will learn why karstification occurs in limestones and how caves are formed. In the caves the speleologist will explain you how to survey caves and what equipment a speleologist needs. On the way you will also encounter typical karst phenomena such as sinkholes and a stream bend. The excursion will end at 14:30 again at the Laufenburg train station.
- Duration incl. refreshments: Four hours
- Distance: 3 km
- Height difference: 120 m
Practical information:
- The excursion will take place in any weather, except in extreme situations such as very strong wind.
Swiss Activities Tip
Cave systems with branching passages are hidden in the underground of limestone mountains. There are about 8,000 caves in Switzerland, about 2,500 of them are in the Jurapark Aargau.
Photos copyright
- Erich Plattner
Inclusions
approx. 4-hour excursion
Guided tour by a Jurassic Park guide and speleologist who knows the area
Meeting point
Bahnhof Laufenburg, 5080 Laufenburg
Laufenburg, 5080 Laufenburg, Schweiz
Important information
- Bring: a headlamp or torch, a helmet (a bicycle helmet is sufficient), sturdy footwear, weatherproof clothing and food for the day
- Suitable for children aged 6 and over
- The cave can be narrow in places, so you need to be sure-footed
- Only a few parking spaces are available at Waldhütte Ebni; travelling by public transport is recommended
Provider
Operated by
Jurapark Aargau
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