Not only Goethe was fascinated by the Felsenburg, the doctor and mineralogist Georg Agricola visited the caves as early as 1551. He recorded his observations in his book On Subterranean Creatures.

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Henry Walton

May 23, 2022

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very scenic and also impressive to look at

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Uwe aus Jena

April 24, 2022

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The prohibition sign that was on the gate 3 years ago has rotted and the yellow rope holds > 77 kg.

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Elevation 370 m

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Sunday 15 March

7°C

-1°C

68 %

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Location: Buchfart, Weimarer Land, Thuringia, Germany

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