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Baden-WĂŒrttemberg
Freiburg District
Landkreis Konstanz
Engen

Gnirsh Cave

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    Location: Engen, Landkreis Konstanz, Freiburg District, Baden-WĂŒrttemberg, Germany

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    February 5, 2023

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    April 3, 2020

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    The Gnirshöhle is approx. 2.5 km northeast of Engen in the so-called "Brudertal". In this valley, in addition to the gnir cave of "Petersfels", which is important for karst hydrology. Both caves were refuge for Ice Age reindeer hunters about 15,000 years ago.
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    The cave is not freely accessible, only as part of a guided tour (from April to September), for which you have to register with the city of Engen.
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    1. Eiszeitpark Engen – Petersfels Cave loop from Scheurenbohl

    6.08km

    01:37

    70m

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    Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Elevation 550 m

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    Location: Engen, Landkreis Konstanz, Freiburg District, Baden-WĂŒrttemberg, Germany

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