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Germany
Thuringia
Wartburgkreis
Ruhla

Kittelsthaler Tropfsteinhöhle

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Kittelsthaler Tropfsteinhöhle

Recommended by 34 hikers out of 37

This Highlight is in a protected area

Please check local regulations for: Naturpark Thüringer Wald

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    October 3, 2022

    The Kittelsthal stalactite cave is a show cave of natural origin that was developed between 1894 and 1896 by mining barite (barite). Temporarily closed, it has been open to visitors again since 1992. A 90 meter long sloping tunnel leads through the former mining site into the show cave, where stalactites in a wide variety of shapes can be admired.

    Minimum age for visitors: 3 years
    Children under 14 years of age only when accompanied by an adult supervisor. The temperature in the cave is an almost constant 11 degrees Celsius.

    OPENING HOURS since 10/3/22:
    Wednesday by appointment
    Thursday and Friday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m
    Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays 1 p.m. to 6 p.m

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      October 14, 2017

      Be sure to visit the restaurant! Good cuisine, nice friendly landlady.

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        Elevation 350 m

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        Location: Ruhla, Wartburgkreis, Thuringia, Germany

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