The Top 20 Caves in the Thuringian Forest
Looking to visit a cave in the Thuringian Forest on your next adventure? To help you better plan your next outdoor experience, we’ve collected Thuringian Forest’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.
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 24, 2025
Elfengrotte Waterfall
Highlight • Waterfall
A highlight that you should treat yourself to, the way to the 2nd floor requires surefootedness.
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Ausgebrannter Stein Tunnel
Highlight • Cave
Unexpected - unique - beautiful.
A tunnel steeped in history, after which an incredibly beautiful view opens up. Be sure to take a break and enjoy the view.🥰
A tunnel steeped in history, after which an incredibly beautiful view opens up. Be sure to take a break and enjoy the view.🥰
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Großer Hermannstein
Highlight • Viewpoint
Be sure to go all the way to the top and enjoy the view. However, the steps are relatively narrow and steep, so you should be sure-footed. Behind the rock is another small cave, which is also worth seeing.
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Backofenloch in Lauchagrund
Highlight • Gorge
A wonderful view 🦊😊
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Goethehöhle am Hermannstein
Highlight • Cave
The perfect break. By the way, you can explore the cave with which Goethe also impressed Frau von Stein. It was probably carved into the rock as a guardhouse in …
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