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The Top 11 Caves around Bernkastel-Kues

Looking to visit a cave around Bernkastel-Kues on your next adventure? To help you better plan your next outdoor experience, we’ve collected Bernkastel-Kues’s 11

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 8, 2025

Sandstone Staircase and Defense Tunnel, Mont Royal

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At first glance, the spiral sandstone staircase appears to be enclosed by a gate. However, this only prevents ascent. The descent leads into darkness via the stairs, which are partially …

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Bat Cave with Waterhouse and Pond (Moselle Valley)

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The cave is located at a water house and is currently there is a small pond in it.

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Slate Cave

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Small cave, don't forget a flashlight!

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Catacomb

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The catacomb is a small cave in the rock.

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Small Cave in the Moselle Valley

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Tiny cave. I was hoping for something bigger. 😅🦇🦇🦇

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Brückenkeller

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In our opinion, the Brückenkeller is the most interesting of the many cellars that can be visited as part of a tour.

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Entrance to the Former Gondenau Ore and Slate Mine

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Gondenau is a former slate and ore mine in Trarbacher mine field, about 3 km east of Traben-Trarbach / Mosel (slope side to Ahringsbachtal).
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Tiefer Kautenbach Tunnel

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In 1820 the "deep Kautenbacher tunnel" between the settlement of Bad Wildstein and the former village of Kautenbach, now part of the city of Traben-Trarbach, was driven to dissolve water …

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Slate mine at the Lommersbach

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Here runs the Lommersbach, a lively rippling forest stream, where once several mills and slate mines were active. Some tunnels, rocky entrances and shale along the way testify to this past.

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Sandstone Cave

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Small cave in the sandstone rock

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Schinderhannes Cave

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In this rock hideout, robber captain Schinderhannes and Julchen had to move close together to sip the Enkircher fluppes.

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The Moselle cycle path — from the Vosges to the Rhine in 18 stages

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The Moselsteig trail – 24 stages along the sunny Moselle Valley

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Moselsteig Partner Trails – nature, culture and views

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Shady forests and cooling streams – summer on the Moselle

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Mosel Cycle Path – in 10 stages from Perl to Koblenz

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Moselsteig – 24 varied stages from Perl to Koblenz

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Enjoy an Indian Summer on the Moselle – autumn family hikes

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3 days with BIKE along the Moselle

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Extend your search for the best caves by checking out these guides of the top ones around Bernkastel-Kues:

The Top 11 Caves around Bernkastel-Kues

Sandstone Staircase and Defense Tunnel, Mont Royal

Bat Cave with Waterhouse and Pond (Moselle Valley)

Slate Cave

Catacomb

Small Cave in the Moselle Valley

Brückenkeller

Entrance to the Former Gondenau Ore and Slate Mine

Tiefer Kautenbach Tunnel

Slate mine at the Lommersbach

Sandstone Cave

Schinderhannes Cave

Other adventures around Bernkastel-Kues

Most popular routes around Bernkastel-Kues

Most popular attractions around Bernkastel-Kues

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