The Peter's Cave is at ground level and easily accessible. A flashlight is advisable. It is 70 metres long in total and consists of a branching system of floors and interconnected halls.

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Sandra

September 21, 2021

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Great hike to the Petershöhle. Easily accessible and also doable with children.

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Bastl

October 31, 2021

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The cave should not be entered from the end of October to March. The bats are in hibernation there.

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1. Petershöhle Loop

7.83km

02:16

200m

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2. View of Velden on the Pegnitz – Hartenstein Castle loop from Rupprechtstegen

15.9km

04:34

380m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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3. Peter's Cave – Rest Area on the Kreuzweg loop from Hartenstein

4.05km

01:09

90m

Moderate hike. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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Elevation 530 m

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Saturday 24 January

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-4°C

57 %

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Max wind speed: 9.0 km/h

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Location: Middle Franconia, Bavaria, Germany

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Peter's Cave

1. Petershöhle Loop

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3. Peter's Cave – Rest Area on the Kreuzweg loop from Hartenstein

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