Linné's cave, one of several caves on the northwest side of Torsburgen's inland cliff, measures twelve meters in height and five meters in depth, accessible via a staircase along the cliff wall. The cave's name and the origin of the term "rind hole" for its roof opening remain unclear, despite Linnaeus visiting Torsburgen in 1741. During his visit, Linnaeus observed that the plateau was nearly devoid of forest due to a great fire in 1655, but it's uncertain whether he actually explored the cave named after him.

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March 5, 2022

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At Torsburgen you can see one of the largest ancient castles in the Nordic region and what a forest area looks like after a major forest fire. You can also …

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Linné's Cave

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