Is somewhat hidden on the left mountain slope of the path. You have to go up the path a bit steeply, then you get there directly. The entrance is partly walled up, but you can get in easily through a small slit. It's very cool inside. Freely accessible from April to October. After the entrance, a path on the left leads down to the large lake, about two by six meters in size.

Please take flashlights with you and go in pairs, it is not without risk.

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rangerjacke

July 2, 2023

Interesting cave. One could descend to a cave lake with proper gear.

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Sonja

July 15, 2020

The cave lover is worth a visit for cave lovers. The narrow entrance requires some mobility. The cave is easy to walk through only in the middle section. It is best to use a safety rope for the side aisles.

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April 30, 2022

Even getting started is a challenge. Inside then loose rubble and moisture. In my opinion only for professionals

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🚲CyklistCR🚲

December 25, 2024

The Distlergrotte, also known as Finstermühlhöhle, is a karst cave near Neuhaus an der Pegnitz.
The cave has a total length of about 90 meters and is constructed as a descending system of floors with crevices and small halls. It contains sinter groups, moon milk and ceiling potholes.
The entrance is partially walled up and closed with an iron bar in winter during the bat protection period. The cave is only accessible between April 1 and September 30.
Ice Age animal bones of mammoth, woolly rhinoceros, cave bear, hill hyena, reindeer, red deer, wild horse, bison and ancient cattle have been found in the cave.

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Nina E.

August 16, 2021

The two shafts are not without danger.

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Birgitbh

September 24, 2022

Nothing for fat people. may they still be so nice. Challenging shafts. Nothing works without a rope. Sandy, slippery, exciting.

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🔮 Roland

September 18, 2018

I would have liked to have a look, but the entrance seemed a bit too small and alone? d rather not.

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Sandra

June 29, 2023

In winter the entrance is closed with 2 metal bars

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🚂 DR-Ralf

September 18, 2024

Suitable for slim people 😉.

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🥾Robert 〽️🥾

June 21, 2020

Very nice to see if you take the karstic hiking trail

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Location: Neuhaus an der Pegnitz, Nürnberger Land, Middle Franconia, Bavaria, Germany

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