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On the Schlossberg, in the old trenches of the former Untersulzbürg Castle, you come across a cave, the Pandurenloch. The cave supposedly takes its name from the Panduren (Pandurs) who are said to have hidden there during the War of the Bavarian Succession. The cave leads horizontally about 12 meters into the sandstone and widens at the end into a small chamber. But it doesn't end there, because I learned from a local that the passage leads all the way down to the town of Sulzbürg. However, in recent decades, rock has broken off the cave ceiling several times, so the passage is now blocked.

The Pandurenloch is a very impressive place because, among other things, it offers a magnificent view over Sulzbürg. The exposed rock with its propped-up cave entrance tempts you to crawl into the (rather dark) cave, and at that point, you'll recognize the mystical character of the Pandurenloch. An extraordinary and powerful place!

Update June 17, 2025:

The hole is open and accessible again; be sure to bring a flashlight.

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Triple P

August 21, 2022

Very nice cave, even if you don't get far inside.

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Location: Altmühltal, Upper Bavaria, Bavaria, Germany

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