Bat Cave in Harz National Park

Bat Cave in Harz National Park

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Bat Cave in Harz National Park

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Location: Harz Mountains, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany

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April 19, 2022

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I hope it's inhabited.

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Sebastian Donke

October 24, 2025

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Suddenly, a cave appears at the side of the path. Unfortunately, there's no indication of its origin or current purpose. Only later did we learn that it was a bat roost. What a pity.

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Elevation 520 m

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Friday 9 October

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