Highlight • Cave
Sandkaul Caves near Ettringen
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Gravel riding
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This Highlight is in a protected area
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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🧨...
😑🙏🏼
•November 12, 2023
Hiking
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Elevation 470 m
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