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The Top 20 Caves in Zurich

Looking to visit a cave in Zurich on your next adventure? To help you better plan your next outdoor experience, we’ve collected Zurich’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 22, 2025

Natural Tunnels Along the Sihl

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The tunnels are not lit and sometimes a bit wet. Light and good footwear are recommended. At the Sihl you can also take a break and take a bath. 😍 🛀 🍀

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Täuferhöhle with Waterfall

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Hiding place of Anabaptists. Is now sometimes visited by Anabaptists from America! Today, the man-sized, shallow cave is often used by small groups for a campfire. The cave is covered …

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Wissengubel Waterfall

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A real insider tip for lovers of waterfalls and for those looking for a shady, cool spot in the summer. The waterfall is impressive, not primarily because of the rushing …

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Erdmannliloch

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According to the forest law of the canton of Zurich, the Erdmannliloch may not be visited by bike. The Erdmannliloch can be visited on foot.

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Brandenfels Cave and Waterfall

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It's a shame today that the barbecue area was already occupied.
Whether sun or rain you can feel good here.

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Schreizer Giessen Waterfall

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The Brüggli has still slipped. I will report this to the community, the signaling with the cul-de-sac does not repair the damage. Unfortunately, not everyone can take this beautiful path …

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Dragon Cave

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The cave is a few meters above the path, but it is easy to get to.

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Schreizen Giessen Waterfall and Overhanging Cliff

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Mighty horseshoe-shaped, about 100 m wide, overhanging Nagelfluhfels with lousy waterfall.
The path leads along the gap between the Nagelfluh and the underlying material.
Here and there you have to …

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Hagheerenloch Cave

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Nagelfluh formations with overhanging waterfalls and cave.

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Alemanni Cave

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The cave was first examined around 1898 by Mr. Stauffer from Frauenfeld. His research from that time apparently remained fruitless. Only large-scale excavations by geologist Emil Stauber between 1934 and …

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The Top 20 Caves in Zurich

Natural Tunnels Along the Sihl

Täuferhöhle with Waterfall

Wissengubel Waterfall

Erdmannliloch

Brandenfels Cave and Waterfall

Schreizer Giessen Waterfall

Dragon Cave

Schreizen Giessen Waterfall and Overhanging Cliff

Hagheerenloch Cave

Alemanni Cave

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