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The Top 20 Caves around Schleiden

Looking to visit a cave around Schleiden on your next adventure? To help you better plan your next outdoor experience, we’ve collected Schleiden’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: November 10, 2025

Kakus Cave and Kartstein Cliffs

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The caves are worth a visit. Very nice circuit from the parking lot where there is also a toilet with a small kiosk / snack

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Schöpfungspfad Alpine Section and Bat Cave

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The surroundings are constantly changing on this great hiking trail. Simply great!

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Lourdes Grotto Rohren

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The Lourdes Grotto was built in 1903. Rohrener carters brought about 100 loads of rubble stones while hard-working helpers from Widdau brought 50 loads of sand from the Rur.
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Kakus Cave

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The Kakushöhle is the larger of two caves in the Kakusfelsen (Kartstein) near the Mechernich district of Dreimühlen. It is one of the largest open caves in the Eifel and …

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Marmagen Fox Cave

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The fox cave was created in the 18th century during experimental excavations for a suspected silver ore deposit.

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Bench with wayside cross and old mine entrance

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The bench is very nice in the sun, especially in the late afternoon, but a country road passes only a few meters away, so that one cannot really speak of quiet ...

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Teufelstritt Rock Formation

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At this point the devil tried to jump over the gorge while fleeing. He fell and left two footprints in the rock.

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Bat Cave

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You don't see much, but you shouldn't disturb ... ;-)

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Stairway to the Small Cave

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Caution: When wet, the stone steps of the stairs can be very slippery. A little caution and using the attached handrail won't hurt.

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Kroley Marian Grotto

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Detour (something wanted) to Kroley. Here hides a small Mariengrotte which is decorated with love and flowers

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Ölberg Grotto Widdau

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The Olberg Grotto was built by Pastor Hesseler in 1904. The plans were drawn up by Father Rademanns of Steyl. Wagoners from Widdau and Rohren brought approximately 80 loads of …

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The Top 20 Caves around Schleiden

Kakus Cave and Kartstein Cliffs

Schöpfungspfad Alpine Section and Bat Cave

Lourdes Grotto Rohren

Kakus Cave

Marmagen Fox Cave

Bench with wayside cross and old mine entrance

Teufelstritt Rock Formation

Bat Cave

Stairway to the Small Cave

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