| 204 (CUCC 1999/03) |
Steinbrückenhöhle |
4/S x |
|---|---|---|
| Extent: | Length 4.7km, depth 368m. | |||
| Location: | 204a | 36697E | (52)83700N | 1812m altitude |
| 204b | 36688E | (52)83713N | 1810m altitude | |
| 204c | 36666E | (52)83905N | 1836m altitude | |
| 204d | 36451E | (52)83882N | 1773m altitude | |
| 204e | 36618E | (52)83860N | 1817m altitude | |
| 204f | 36627E | (52)83873N | 1821m altitude | |
The cave is situated on the west side of the col between the Hinterer Schwarzmooskogel and Nieder Augst-Eck. It is currently one of the main areas of exploration for CUCC, who in 2001 established a bivvy site under the stone bridge opposite the entrance.
Access route:The route from Top Camp used since 1999 (probably near optimal) is a cairned path via Wolfhöhle (1623/145) and Laser Point 5, then up to the top of the bare patch of white limestone visible from Top Camp, passing 195 and 196. The path used in 2001 then skirts around the contours to arrive directly opposite the stone bridge after which the cave was named (in previous years a route slightly higher up towards the Hinter was used, which some people still prefer; this is also cairned). Alternatively, the cave may be approached from the summit of HSK - probably the optimal route if you are coming from any of the 161 entrances.
Marking:Tags on both 204a and 204b entrances.
A revised survey, including the areas explored on the 2001 expedition, is currently in preparation and will be available in time for the 2002 expedition.
The question mark list (not yet updated with 2001 question marks) is available here.
On-line surveys:
Exploration history:
