Lurgrotte – karst caves about 25 km North of the Austrian city of Graz (Federal state of Styria). The length of the caves is about 5 km, and is one of the largest cave systems in Austria.

The first written mention of the caves Lurgrotte date back to the year 1822, the oldest known image does belong to the early 17th century. However, the official date of discovery of the caves is considered to be April 1, 1894, and its discoverer, Italian caver Max Brunello, who managed to reach the so called "Big dome". World-famous after this miracle of nature with fantastic stalactites and stalagmites of different shapes received at the end of April, 1894, after a group of experienced cavers were trapped as a result of sharp increase in water level, completely cut off the exit of the cave. The rescue operation lasted for nine days and, fortunately, successful, no one was hurt.

To get into the lurgrotte cave as possible from the side of the commune Semriach, and Peggau. In 1935 the first time cavers managed to go the entire route of Semriach-Peggau, which later became available to ordinary tourists. But after 1975, when the flood part Lurgrotte was destroyed, the route was closed and today available for visitors in total, only about two miles of underground labyrinths.

The lurgrotte cave is one of the most popular and exciting attractions in Styria. For the convenience of tourists in Lurgrotte specific trails and bridges, as well as lighting, giving the opportunity to enjoy the incredible beauty of the underground world, created by mother nature. Separate attention deserves the "Big dome" - a huge cave, whose length is 120 m, width 80 m and a height of 40 m. well Worth a visit and the so-called "woman's cave", however, we must remember that it is only accessible with a guide.