Caves in Bavaria

The Karlshöhle is one of the two large cave-like washouts that were formed due to the erosive action of the Schwarzach. It is one of the highlights on the way … read more

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.

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

We were lucky enough to be able to enjoy this natural wonder on our own for a while.
It will stay in our memory forever.
Check it out for yourself, we're still flabbergasted. 👌

The passage to the Karlshöhle is a very popular photo opportunity.

The Vogelherdgrotte is an impressive karst cave near Krottensee. It consists of Frankendolomit (Malm). The cave experiences a strong recreational use.

But you can also enjoy this place wonderfully if … read more

The Devil's Cave looks a bit like a treasury with its lavish stalactite jewelery. As with the discovery of a treasure Hans Brand must have felt when he broke through … read more

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

Tiny scramble down to the small cave with a collapsed ceiling. Beautiful play of light and shadow in the sun with a wonderful view.

Large and freely accessible cave in a beautiful valley.

With its three main caves and the winding paths, the Sophienhöhle is one of the most beautiful and largest show caves in Germany. During a guided tour through the Sophienhöhle … read more

With the flashlight you can catch a glimpse inside. The cave is officially classified as collapse hazard and should not be entered.

Great cave with spectacular access. It goes deep to the cave entrance. A little creepy 🙂. Pack a flashlight.Freely accessible!
Visit if possible only in the period from April to October (for bat protection reasons) read more

Shortly after the entrance opens up a huge cave, which was lit by candlelight. Just great!

What you see underground here is a natural wonder with real stalactites.
But please do not cancel anything.

The Petershöhle is at ground level and easily accessible. A flashlight is advisable. It is a total of 70 meters long and consists of a branched floor system and interconnected halls.

Directly from the parking lot there is a steep staircase through the Jura Karst to the wooden cross.
A mystical place ..
The following passage through the rock is the real highlight.

When the Maximilian Grotto is closed, you should definitely go here. It is the actual exit of the grotto, you can easily connect it to the wind hole. When you … read more

In winter, beautiful ice formations can be admired here, also inside. The strange name of the cave can be traced back to a legend. There is an information board in front of the entrance.

The natural monument Hexentor is an almost circular rock gate and is considered a Celtic place of power. Not so long ago, the witches probably performed their dances on the … read more