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The Top 20 Caves in Franconian Switzerland

Looking to visit a cave in Franconian Switzerland on your next adventure? To help you better plan your next outdoor experience, we’ve collected Franconian Switzerland’s 20

best caves for you. Based on the experiences of other users, each is a recommendation you know you can trust — so you can better plan your next adventure.

Last updated: October 18, 2025

Oswald Cave

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The Oswald Cave is a karst cave on the Hollow Mountain, about 800 meters east of Muggendorf, a district of the Upper Franconian market town Wiesenttal in the district of Forchheim in Bavaria.

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Riesenburg Collapse Cave

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The King Ludwig Felsen is known as Crevice Cave "Riesenburg"

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Quackenschloss

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The Quackenschloss is a karst cave near Engelhardsberg a district of the Upper Franconian market town Wiesenttal in the district of Forchheim in Bavaria.

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Calypso Grotto and Ruin Theater

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A mighty rock arch forms the auditorium of the Ruin Theater, built in 1747. The orchestra pit, the backdrop arches, and the back wall are made of rubble stone. The …

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Ludwigshöhle

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Large and freely accessible cave in a beautiful valley.

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Großes Hasenloch

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Very interesting cave with references to the time from yesteryear. It's worth taking a flashlight with you!

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Teufelshöhle Pottenstein

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Wanderful, many attractions make this place attractive.

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Sophienhöhle

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Opening times Sophienhöhle

April - October

Closed on Mondays (except public holidays)
 
Tuesday Sunday
Guided tours 10:30 - 17:00

continuous guided tours for groups daily by appointment!

May - September …

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Schneiderkammer Cave

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Cave located on the promenade that is worth exploring in more detail

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Also known as loophole. It is climbed here on some days.

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