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The Top 20 Caves in the Westerwald

Looking to visit a cave in the Westerwald on your next adventure? To help you better plan your next outdoor experience, we’ve collected Westerwald’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 31, 2025

Assberg Slate Mine

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In the Assberg slate mine you can learn a lot about slate mining in Kroppacher Switzerland. Among other things, a tour at a depth of 20 meters is possible. But I don't want to reveal more. ;)

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Langenaubach Basalt Quarry Tunnel

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From the Rothaarsteig am Aubach you have a view through a deep rock cut to a tunnel through which the basalt was removed. The tunnel is under water all year …

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Eternal Ice at Dornburg

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Simply fascinating and definitely worth a visit to the eternal ice. Pleasant cooling off on hot days and you can also linger here very well. A sign explains the phenomenon …

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Erdbach Spring

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It only becomes interesting when there is a lot of water (melting snow or heavy thunderstorms), then the discharge does not grab the masses of water and the mountain is …

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Erdbach Karst Nature Trail

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A wonderful path that impresses with its natural history, with walls that are quite impressive for the region and wonderful flora. There are a total of 24 stations with display …

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Nibelungenhalle, Dragon Cave and Reptile Zoo

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Dragon Cave & Reptile Zoo, open from March to November, offers not only historical but also various reptiles, birds and insects from North and South America, Australia, India, Indonesia, Africa, Madagascar, Papua New Guinea and the Solomon Islands.

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Laubach Valley Slate Mines

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Valuable slate that had not yet been exposed to wind and weather was once mined here in the tunnel. Nowadays, a grille prevents people from entering the tunnel. But bats …

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Peterszeche Mine Tunnel and Shelter

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In the immediate vicinity of the refuge there are heaps and a tunnel can be seen.

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Old Erdbach Quarry and Caves

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Limestone used to be mined here. There are some caves in the quarry area. From here you have a beautiful view of Erdbach.

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Heinzelmann Caves

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They were created by chemically dissolving the limestone. Since such cave formations only take place in areas filled with groundwater, these processes must have occurred at a time when the …

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Extend your search for the best caves by checking out these guides of the top ones in the Westerwald:

The Top 20 Caves in the Westerwald

Assberg Slate Mine

Langenaubach Basalt Quarry Tunnel

Eternal Ice at Dornburg

Erdbach Spring

Erdbach Karst Nature Trail

Nibelungenhalle, Dragon Cave and Reptile Zoo

Laubach Valley Slate Mines

Peterszeche Mine Tunnel and Shelter

Old Erdbach Quarry and Caves

Heinzelmann Caves

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