The Top 5 Caves around Jena
Looking to visit a cave around Jena on your next adventure? To help you better plan your next outdoor experience, we’ve collected Jena’s 5
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: November 1, 2025
Teufelslöcher Caves (Jena)
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Mentioned for the first time in the early 14th century, the Teufelslöcher are among the oldest known caves in Germany. These are now closed karst caves. At the Teufelslöchern there …
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Muschelkalk Cave in Kernberge und Wöllmisse
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There is a small cave in the shell limestone, whether it was created naturally or by human hands? After all, there is also a small seating niche in the cave. Definitely an experience for children.
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Teufelslöcher rock formation
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The Teufelslöcher are no longer accessible caves at the foot of the Kernberge - a natural monument that is used today to protect species, e.g. served by bats.
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Geological Outcrop Wogau and Scheuersand Cave
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Interesting geological transition zone between two types of sandstone with different history and a medieval scouring sand cave (removal of scouring sand).
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Legendary Cave
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Dark cave; perhaps an introduction to...? Ideal for telling the kids a lovely story 😏
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