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St. Beatus Caves

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Beatenberg

St. Beatus Caves

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Location: Beatenberg, Verwaltungskreis Interlaken-Oberhasli, Interlaken-Oberhasli, Espace Mittelland, Switzerland

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1. View of Lake Thun – Covered Wooden Bridge loop from Lehn

13.5km

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2. Beatenberg Station – Covered Wooden Bridge loop from Spiez

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3. Covered Wooden Bridge – Beatenberg Station loop from Lombachzaun

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700m

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Stephanie

August 18, 2016

What seems like a magical grotto is actually an extensive cave system, around 14 kilometers of which have been explored today. You can easily visit and marvel at the cave along a kilometer of illuminated path. The tour leads through huge stalactite formations, wide halls and gorges.

According to legend, a fire-breathing dragon lived here in the Middle Ages. Saint Beatus approached him with the cross and called on the Holy Trinity, whereupon the dragon threw itself with a roar into Lake Thun and drowned. Saint Beatus is said to have lived here in the cave until his death. Today, the grave of Saint Beatus and a replica of his cell can be viewed at the cave entrance. Part of the Way of St. James runs below the caves.

Further information is available at beatushoehlen.swiss/de.

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Kurt Brodbeck

January 2, 2017

Nice summer trip! If you own the PanoramaCard Thunersee, you only pay 50% for entering the St. Beatus Caves.

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Thomas

January 3, 2018

Here are walkable stalactite caves, a museum and restaurant. In addition, you have a beautiful view over Lake Thun. beatushoehlen.swiss

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Location: Beatenberg, Verwaltungskreis Interlaken-Oberhasli, Interlaken-Oberhasli, Espace Mittelland, Switzerland

St. Beatus Caves

1. View of Lake Thun – Covered Wooden Bridge loop from Lehn

2. Beatenberg Station – Covered Wooden Bridge loop from Spiez

3. Covered Wooden Bridge – Beatenberg Station loop from Lombachzaun

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