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The Top 20 Caves in the Harz Mountains

Looking to visit a cave in the Harz Mountains on your next adventure? To help you better plan your next outdoor experience, we’ve collected Harz Mountains’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

Sandhöhlen im Heers

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Playground for everyone! The little ones can frolic, bolt or climb here. The adults can chill and enjoy the Baltic Sea atmosphere in the sand. Even four-legged friends have their …

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Small Sandstone Caves in the Harz

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The small sandstone caves are no less spectacular than their large counterparts. My dogs never wanted to stop playing between the dark caves.

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Sandstone Cave Below Regenstein Fortress

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There are a lot of magical places in Heers, just a beautiful area.
A hiking fun for young and old.

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Einhornhöhle (Unicorn Cave) – HWN 101

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This cave is an absolute must for young and old. The tenants of the cave go to a lot of trouble with the tours and the hospitality. I have seldom …

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Kuhstall Cave (Teufelsmauer, Timmenrode)

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One of the many highlights on the fantastic Teufelsmauer

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Bärenhöhle (Beckers Grube) near Goslar

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Geological highlight, unfortunately closed for us speleologists. bat house.

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Volkmarskeller Cave and Harzer Wandernadel Stamp Station 87

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Quiet and idyllic location.

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Water Tunnels at Regenstein Mill

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Nice to look at. You probably don't like to see what is crawling around inside. There is a barrier in front of it.

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Gewittergrotte (Thunder Grotto)

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Due to the constant influence of wind and weather, the Devil's Wall has of course continued to change over thousands of years. A special form of weathering can be seen …

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Steinkirche Scharzfeld

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The early Christian stone-carved church with much older history in the forecourt is an impressive site. A trip is worth it! The forecourt has several rest areas with a view of Scharzfeld.

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Sandhöhlen im Heers

Small Sandstone Caves in the Harz

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Einhornhöhle (Unicorn Cave) – HWN 101

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Gewittergrotte (Thunder Grotto)

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