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Large and Small Stone Chambers

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Large and Small Stone Chambers

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Large and Small Stone Chambers

Recommended by 557 hikers out of 568

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Please check local regulations for: Erdbacher Höhlen

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    2. Large and Small Stone Chambers – Large stone chamber cave loop from Breitscheid

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    3. Gasseschlucht Gorge – Large stone chamber cave loop from Breitscheid

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    May 29, 2018

    The small and large stone chambers are located in the "Erdbacher Höhlen" nature reserve. High on the valley slope, some fossil parts of the Erdbach cave system were exposed by the weather and partially destroyed by erosion.

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      October 22, 2019

      One should look at the caves, if there is no leaves on the trees. You can see more then.

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        May 24, 2020

        The small stone chamber is very cool with the small passage, especially for slightly larger children. With a flashlight you can walk without problems, or partially crawl when you have grown up. 🙂🏊‍♂️

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          October 2, 2017

          Beautiful and impressive rock and cave formation.

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            February 8, 2018

            The coral limestone stone chambers were created more than 250 million years ago in the Upper Devonian as corals and were washed out in the following epochs of the water. They were used as living and burial caves in the La Tene period (circa 400 years BC). Finds from these caves are mostly kept in the Landesmuseum Wiesbaden.

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              July 6, 2021

              Definitely take a look. Sturdy shoes and a flashlight ...... and off we go

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                February 2, 2019

                Great location for all seasons!

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                  February 25, 2021

                  Simply unique with a torch and good shoes

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                    February 26, 2021

                    The small and large stone chambers are located in the "Erdbacher Höhlen" nature reserve. High on the valley slope, some fossil parts of the Erdbach cave system were exposed by the weather and partially destroyed by erosion.

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                      January 8, 2019

                      Geologically interesting area - only too thick you should not be ;-)

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                        March 15, 2021

                        Every corner is interesting here. Be brave and explore everything.
                        (Hike once through the mountain)

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                          September 5, 2021

                          To walk well, but you should be sure-footed. A little fitness should also be present.
                          Rather unsuitable for small children and not recommended with prams.
                          Clothes that can get dirty and take a flashlight or better a headlamp for little cave explorers.

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                            July 18, 2022

                            Super nice caves that are not too big, but can be explored. Interesting not only for children. The creation and later use is explained very clearly on display boards. The caves are part of the Karst nature trail.

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                              March 24, 2022

                              The entire karst educational trail, including the Gasse Gorge and the stone chambers, is recommended.

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                                June 7, 2022

                                This hike was very impressive. Scenic super great. Very good to go.
                                By coincidence, the autumn labyrinth show cave (schauhoehle-breitscheid.de/) was open. An additional highlight that was not mentioned in this tour.

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                                  July 25, 2022

                                  It goes a bit into both stone chambers. It is very impressive how the stones have piled up and overlapped in the last millennia.

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                                    August 25, 2021

                                    My daughter particularly enjoyed this passage, especially the small stone chamber you can climb through. My little climbing mouse made the passage twice ...

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                                      January 30, 2022

                                      Should you have seen

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                                        January 24, 2025

                                        Nice place in the dry… and not just since today

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                                          September 30, 2019

                                          That man should actually take a look.
                                          Good footwear is required, flashlight very useful.

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                                            October 11, 2021

                                            Impressive walk through the history of the earth

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                                              January 10, 2022

                                              Beautiful and impressive rock and cave formation.

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                                                April 18, 2023

                                                You can easily climb through the small stone chamber with children, it is essential to start at the bottom and go up, because a larger rock obstacle is in the way right at the beginning of the cave, but you can climb up there and then come out at the top. The lower entrance is to the left of the exit a few meters down, enjoy

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                                                  March 9, 2023

                                                  You can even go inside for a bit

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