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Birresborn

Birresborn Ice Caves

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Birresborn Ice Caves

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This Highlight is in a protected area

Please check local regulations for: Natur- und Geopark Vulkaneifel

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    Moderate

    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

    Moderate

    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    August 13, 2023

    The so-called ice caves were actually created for the extraction of millstones, which were laboriously hewn out of the rock here, only then they were used as an ice cellar, since it did not get warmer than 7 degrees even in summer, but they also served as a place of refuge in World War II, living today There are bats so that the caves can be entered, but only from April 15th to October 15th, a flashlight is advisable because the caves are very spacious

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      It's really beautiful there, the cold air that comes out of the tunnel is unbelievable.
      A flashlight would be an advantage.

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        August 6, 2024

        If you want to visit the ice caves from the inside, you should bring a flashlight and wear sturdy shoes. The caves can be visited from April 15th to October 15th.
        The rest of the year belongs to the bats.

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          Location: Birresborn, Vulkaneifel, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany

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