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Landkreis Schmalkalden-Meiningen
Brotterode-Trusetal

Beerberg Grotto (Beerberg Cave)

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Beerberg Grotto (Beerberg Cave)

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    Best Hikes to Beerberg Grotto (Beerberg Cave)

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    1. Circular hike Großer Inselsberg - Thuringian Forest Nature Park

    15.6km

    05:06

    580m

    580m

    Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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    July 11, 2024

    The Beerberggrotte is a so-called fissure and crevice cave. About three kilometers from Brotterode and just under 50 meters from the Rennsteig, it is located in the middle of the Thuringian Forest. The cave extends nine meters into the Beerbergstein and has a wide opening of six meters in the entrance area. Geologically, the cave is a real highlight. Because it is sometimes damp, the cave is also called a grotto. It once served as a shelter for smugglers and hikers who wandered around in the dense forests. A visit to the Beerberggrotte is possible without special equipment and offers exciting insights into the nature and history of the region.

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      September 24, 2023

      A short detour from the Rennsteig that is definitely worth it!

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        August 7, 2025

        A short detour to the grotto is not necessary if your feet are already aching...for everyone else the extra few meters are worth it

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          Location: Brotterode-Trusetal, Landkreis Schmalkalden-Meiningen, Thuringia, Germany

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