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The Top 20 Caves around Hesweiler

Looking to visit a cave around Hesweiler on your next adventure? To help you better plan your next outdoor experience, we’ve collected Hesweiler’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 8, 2025

Altlay Slate Mine and Hitzelbach Stream

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Slate mining in Altlay

Mining has a long tradition in Altlay. In addition to agriculture, it served as a second pillar for earning a living. In addition to the mining …

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After the Prussian government had banned traditional straw roofing in the 19th century because of the high risk of fire, roofing slate gained economic importance on the Strimmiger-Berg. The municipalities …

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Katzenloch Slate Mine

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Only in the years 1921 to 1924 was the pit in operation, in which the oily roofing slate was mined. However, the oil content in this pit was too low. …

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The Altlayer "Schießkeller"

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The Altlayer "Schießkeller"

Shortly before the end of World War II, work began on driving a tunnel into the mountain at this point. It was supposed to serve the inhabitants …

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Slate mining

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Slate mining in Altlay

Mining has a long tradition in Altlay. In addition to agriculture, it served as a second pillar for earning a living. In addition to the mining …

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Small cave that is naturally polluted and polluted by humans. 😟

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Slate Cave (Schieferhöhle)

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There are several caves to be seen along the way. The path runs partly on the "Schieferhöhlen-Weg"

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Mörsdorf Slate Cave

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This slate cave is the namesake of the passing slate cave tour Mörsdorf. Not to be confused with the Layekaul Cave on the other side of the Dünnbach!

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In the immediate vicinity of the dwarf cave for children an entertaining place for a rest.

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A peculiar wooden construction (the path suddenly leads over lengthwise laid wood) on the K4 hiking trail leads over the entrance of a tunnel located directly on the Fäbelbach. If …

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Layenkaul Mine

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It's mysterious, isn't it? Out of respect for the animals, I am not completely pure and have left the dogs on the other side of the stream. Here a big PLEASE, allow the animals to rest.

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