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Wiesenttal

Kirchenweghöhle

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Franconian Switzerland
Forchheim
Wiesenttal

Kirchenweghöhle

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Kirchenweghöhle

Recommended by 82 hikers out of 89

This Highlight is in a protected area

Please check local regulations for: Naturpark Fränkische Schweiz - Frankenjura

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    Location: Wiesenttal, Forchheim, Franconian Switzerland, Upper Franconia, Bavaria, Germany

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    September 2, 2017

    Not quite as spectacular but big. And also easy to overlook :-)

    more information can be found here:
    caveseekers.com/caves/Kirchenweghoehle/cave.html

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      June 27, 2018

      Entrance really unspectacular, a nondescript hole in the ground. After crawling you can stand. Do not forget forehead or flashlights. Inside remains of "overburden" and wooden supports probably from the investigations.

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        May 15, 2021

        Worth a visit inside.
        Duck your head!
        Following the blue markings, even inexperienced people can get a good 25m deep into the cave.

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          August 24, 2021

          The Kirchenweghöhle on the Schwarzer Ring circular hiking trail near Streitberg is always beautiful.

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            April 20, 2021

            Take the lamp with you.

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              October 16, 2021

              We were in the cave for 90 minutes and still haven't seen everything. It is worthwhile to visit this cave, partly bent over. Don't forget your headlamp.

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                March 18, 2023

                For the cave you need equipment, highly recommended. Nothing for beginners!

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                  Location: Wiesenttal, Forchheim, Franconian Switzerland, Upper Franconia, Bavaria, Germany

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