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Pfaffens Ruh Cave

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Pfaffens Ruh Cave

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Location: Grünhainichen, Erzgebirgskreis, Saxony, Germany

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2. Pfaffens Ruh Cave – Small waterfall loop from Waldkirchen(Erzgeb.)

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3. Kunnerstein – Shelter at Kunnerstein loop from Erdmannsdorf-Augustusburg

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December 29, 2019

The highlight on this downhill route

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maria

June 30, 2025

Pfaffens Ruh is a small cave located above the Zschopau River on the left bank of the river on the hiking trail towards Witzschdorf. This small burrow, which once housed the wheel bearing of a winch, was named after the landowner who owned the property here: Pfaff. The winch pulled tree trunks up the slope for the blue dye factory. Today, a date and mining symbols can still be seen carved into the stone. But be careful, as you walk past, you can hear the sand trickling a little. Entering the cave is therefore not recommended.
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Location: Grünhainichen, Erzgebirgskreis, Saxony, Germany

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Pfaffens Ruh Cave

1. Pfaffens Ruh Cave – Small waterfall loop from Hennersdorf (Sachs)

2. Pfaffens Ruh Cave – Small waterfall loop from Waldkirchen(Erzgeb.)

3. Kunnerstein – Shelter at Kunnerstein loop from Erdmannsdorf-Augustusburg

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