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Atta Cave

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North Rhine-Westphalia

Arnsberg District

Kreis Olpe

Attendorn

Atta Cave

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Atta Cave

Recommended by 47 hikers out of 48

This Highlight is in a protected area

Please check local regulations for: Naturpark Sauerland-Rothaargebirge

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Location: Attendorn, Kreis Olpe, Arnsberg District, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

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Jürgen

July 27, 2023

A must for every caver

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Franca und Fellfreunde 🌞🐾🌻

October 14, 2024

Just great ...

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🌲🥾Vaga 🏔️bonD🥾🌲

6 days ago

A visit to Atta Cave – a place where stalactites are more majestic than many monuments 🏰 and stalagmites look like failed attempts at sand sculpture! 🏖️

Atta Cave, known for its incredible rock formations, is one of the largest caves in Germany 🇩🇪. It's over 6 km long and full of mysterious nooks and crannies 🔍 that make you feel like you're in an adventure game 🎮. The temperature inside remains around 8-10°C ❄️, so if you're planning a visit, it's best to bring a warm sweatshirt! 🧥

And now to the heart of the matter! During the tour, in the heat of discovery 💡, I broke away from the group. Yes, accidentally! 😅 Certainly not because I wanted to be the star of my own adventure 🌟. Of course, the guide didn't appreciate my "independent" exploration, and I got a hard time on the way out 😬. Well, those who know me say that wasn't a coincidence 🤷. Maybe I just wanted to see if the stalactites were really as "old" as they say! ⏳

Finally, Atta Cave is a wonderful place 🌌, but remember: don't break away from the group unless you want to become a hero of local legend! 🦸‍♂️

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Elevation 270 m

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Location: Attendorn, Kreis Olpe, Arnsberg District, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

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