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Regierungsbezirk Kassel

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Wichtellöcher Caves (Abterode)

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Regierungsbezirk Kassel

Kassel District

Werra-Meißner-Kreis

Meißner

Wichtellöcher Caves (Abterode)

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Wichtellöcher Caves (Abterode)

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Location: Meißner, Werra-Meißner-Kreis, Kassel District, Regierungsbezirk Kassel, Hesse, Germany

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3. Ruins of the Totenkirche in Abterode – Grube Gustav Visitor Mine loop from Abterode

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codo786

April 19, 2020

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)

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Daniela - danik145

July 31, 2023

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?!)

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Hexe-marian 🧙

September 29, 2020

Is something to climb!
Great for me🧙

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Location: Meißner, Werra-Meißner-Kreis, Kassel District, Regierungsbezirk Kassel, Hesse, Germany

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Wichtellöcher Caves (Abterode)

1. Ruins of the Totenkirche in Abterode – Grube Gustav Visitor Mine loop from Abterode

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