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Mystery Grotto

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Mystery Grotto

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    August 11, 2018

    Hiking

    In winter, beautiful ice formations can be admired here, also inside. The strange name of the cave can be traced back to a legend. There is an information board in front of the entrance.
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    September 18, 2018

    Hiking

    On the information board you can read: "The Mystery Grotto is a small cave, behind which there is a 12 m wide and 16 m long cave, and in winter we can often admire glorious ice formations.
    The strange name of the cave is due to a legend. The blood spatter that was found on the cave wall, however, have no mystical background, but should come from black slaughter.
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    July 2, 2023

    Hiking

    The entrance lies beautifully in the midst of the stately rocks. The cave itself is actually rather small at around 12 meters in diameter. Rather, it owes its charm to …
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    1. Weissingkuppe Rock Labyrinth – Mystery Grotto loop from Maximiliansgrotte

    12.1km

    03:22

    220m

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

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    Moderate

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

    Moderate

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

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    Elevation 460 m

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    Location: Neuhaus an der Pegnitz, Nürnberger Land, Middle Franconia, Bavaria, Germany

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