Highlight • Cave
Sandkaul Caves near Ettringen
Hiking
4.9
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Mountain biking
5.0
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Cycling
5.0
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Road cycling
5.0
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Gravel riding
3.8
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Mountaineering
5.0
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This Highlight is in a protected area
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Rhein-Ahr-Eifel
Tips
October 18, 2023
Hiking
This former volcanic rock mining area is located on the edge of the Hochstein volcano, north of Ettringen on the L 82 highway, about 500 meters past the end of the village.🖤
Sad background:
🪖During World War II, the Ettringen caves were drilled into the rock...to protect against attacks🧨...
😑🙏🏼
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November 12, 2023
Hiking
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Nearby routes
Best routes near Sandkaul Caves near Ettringen
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346
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28.5km
08:21
770m
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Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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53
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00:59
100m
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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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20.2km
05:58
560m
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Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
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Elevation 470 m
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Max wind speed: 20.0 km/h
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