Squeezing through a narrow passage deep inside the ice cave
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Only two years ago they found a massive ice cave just below the peak of the Hintertux glacier. An ice cave on 3.250m! The cave winds itself deep into the glacier and you will find yourself 25m underneath the surface in the middle of glowing ice crystals, bizarre formations, deep gorges, mini glacial lakes… it’s a natural phenomenon that you should check out when you visit Hintertux. A real adventure in summer and winter! Equipped with helmets we climb and crawl deep into this beautiful and ice cold cave. It’s a unique challenge for sporty people without claustrophobia.
The temperature inside the Ice Palace hovers around zero degrees Celcius. The sense of being inside a glacier is quite indescribable: a heady combination of dynamism and serenity. Quite simply one of the most beautiful places that we have ever had the privilege of visiting. At times we were walking only on ice, and by walking I mean slipping and sliding, while at other times we were crawling on hands and knees to explore side caves. BieJee and Samantha already passed this passage. Narrow crevices and crawl spaces for visitors to squeeze through, climb up, and enjoy.
We were lucky enough to be the only people on the last tour of the day, and because we were so enthusiastic, the project leader allowed us to enter a section of the cave not usually accessible to the public. Sections of the cave have been illuminated with coloured lights which add a different dimension to the experience, and the guide is well experienced at pointing out the most interresting locations. On a practical note, the cave is accessed from the top ski lift at Hintertux and is a 200m walk under supervision from the stunning Gefrorene Wand viewpoint which provides stunning vistas over the Tyrol and over the Dolomites.
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holland fotograaf [on/off], Akbar Simonse, STEHOUWER AND RECIO, André Pipa, and 75 other people added this photo to their favorites.
Bâ„®n (16 months ago | reply)
The Natural Ice Palace at the peak of Hintertux glacier has been opened to the public since 3rd November 2008. In August 2007 Roman Erler of Natursport Tirol, whilst doing a mountain tour discovered the cave by chance and subsequently surveyed it. At this time it was never considered opening it to the public because of the natural movement of the glacier. Astoundingly there was little movement of the wall although the iceflow was at a 30° gradient.
Bâ„®n (16 months ago | reply)
There are several short, steep ladders. between the different levels. BieJee entered the Ice Palace with helmet. The tour takes about an hour, but it won't seem anywhere near that long.
The visible layering of the ice the unusually warm summer of 2003 shows up as a distinct dark band) and the parallel between the development of icicles in the cave and stalactites/mites in conventional limestone caves is uncanny, whilst the warping of icicles into twisted forms like frozen tree roots serves to emphasise the fluid nature of glacier flow.
holland fotograaf [on/off] (16 months ago | reply)
lijkt me we machtig daar mooie foto weer ben.
goed weekend
Akbar Simonse (16 months ago | reply)
Dit doet me ergens aan denken maar ik kan er nu even niet opkomen...Komen die kleuren door een speciale verlichting?
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STEHOUWER AND RECIO (16 months ago | reply)
Prachtige kleur zeg, mooie opname weer!
André Pipa (16 months ago | reply)
Oh Ben, this is so cool... have a great weekend my friend
Sabinche (16 months ago | reply)
this must have been an experience!
the lantern is lovely..... :)))
Dan Anderson (dead camera, RIP) (16 months ago | reply)
cold and claustrophobia would be a bad combo for me:O
agueda1959 (16 months ago | reply)
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agueda1959 (16 months ago | reply)
Madre mía!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ChanHawkins (16 months ago | reply)
Wonderful image and very well named. The focus adds to the images charm.
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Yuji_in_Paris (see you soon) (16 months ago | reply)
Another breath taking shot, Ben! The world is full of mysteries!
Paul Beentjes (16 months ago | reply)
Wat een geweldige ervaring. Mooie doorkijk. Het voelt een beetje benauwd maar oh zo mooi.
jeeeweee (16 months ago | reply)
Spannend Ben... Ook eens dit ondernomen... Mooie kleuren ook
imagejoe (16 months ago | reply)
EXcellent !!!! FAV !!! JOE>
Sigi K ॐ (16 months ago | reply)
incredible
Dennis_F (16 months ago | reply)
wow! cool! where does the green light come from?
hornbost (16 months ago | reply)
hello my friend!
its really amazing, your work is better and better with every
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n7mereel (16 months ago | reply)
WOW!
Looks absolutely impressive, Ben!
Nice shot also!
Dani℮l (16 months ago | reply)
Lekker krap daar in die bijzondere omgeving......niet vast komen te zitten daar?
starrypix (16 months ago | reply)
excellent shot! amazing color and composition!
Steve-h (16 months ago | reply)
great shot, grand dof !
Denis Collette...!!! (16 months ago | reply)
Irrésistible dear Ben...!!!
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Romair (16 months ago | reply)
What an awesome experience this must be. But, as you said, definitely not a place for anyone with claustrophobia.
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petra** (16 months ago | reply)
a wonderful world, Ben
Marrrcelll (16 months ago | reply)
Wow!
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GPMTZ [deleted] (16 months ago | reply)
Lovely series of images.
rupam0 (16 months ago | reply)
Great Ben!
*Saariy* (16 months ago | reply)
Hello Ben,
This is pretty good photo.
Nicely taken.
Much greetings.
*Lie ... on / off ! ... (16 months ago | reply)
Woow Ben , wat prachtige kleuren zeg !
Leuk dat je daar kon fotograferen !
Fijn weekend !
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Janneman-D90 (16 months ago | reply)
Prachtig deze.Die doorkijk is fantastisch.
Fijn Weekend!
Mafi.. Out.../ de viaje...;-) (16 months ago | reply)
Beautiful place...and a fantastic shot...all...;-)
Have a superb weekend...
Leonardo Martins (16 months ago | reply)
Amazing, Ben!
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koko_pictures (16 months ago | reply)
Weer zo'n spannende vakantie van jullie waar wij getuige van mogen zijn............. :o)
Pieter Musterd (16 months ago | reply)
ik krijg het al benauwd als ik naar de foto kijk
atsjebosma (16 months ago | reply)
Prachtige diepte en kleuren, mooi shot!!
sydandsaskia (16 months ago | reply)
Excellent shot of Mother Earth !!
juutepetuut (16 months ago | reply)
Inderdaad een mooie doorkijk,bijzonder hoor om dat in het echt te kunnen zien
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fifichat1 ( Cheshire Cat ) (16 months ago | reply)
Aesthetically Perfect
...your AMAZING pic
presents an aesthetically perfect
ARTWORK,
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annelies_43 On & Off (16 months ago | reply)
Ik krijg spontaan last van claustofobie! Aparte kleur,komt zeker door de verlichting.....
agedsenator (16 months ago | reply)
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lienhp (16 months ago | reply)
Wow!
E.L.A (16 months ago | reply)
Just WOWWW
julesnene (16 months ago | reply)
Excellent framing and bokeh!
ColourPixie (16 months ago | reply)
Currently in the red room... Cool lighting!
Dircinha - (16 months ago | reply)
wow.. wow..this is wonderful!!!!
godisinusall (GreyReb in+out) (16 months ago | reply)
WOW !! I have not been in an ice cave that one can walk through !! Excellent view !! Your children are fast or slide well :-) Cool view !! Have a grand weekend !!