Wichtellöcher Caves (Abterode)

The gnome holes near Abterode are crevices and cavities in the limestone. The formation of these cavities could not be explained in earlier times. Due to their small size and the narrowness of the columns, they were interpreted as entrances to the subterranean realm of the elves and other legendary figures.
(Source: information board on site)

The legend of the small, helpful, friendly and sometimes cheeky elves is widespread throughout Hesse. There are little men with triangular hats who live in the forest and caves and sometimes help us or sometimes play tricks 😀
Here at Abterode you can find the gnome holes where some of the gnomes once lived (or maybe still live?!)

Is something to climb!
Great for me🧙