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Lower Schwedenlöcher (Small Limestone Caves)

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Lower Schwedenlöcher (Small Limestone Caves)

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    Location: Flöha, Mittelsachsen, Saxony, Germany

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    November 2, 2014

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    The "Schwedenlöcher" lie in the Schweddey (East Frisian for border), southeast of Flöha. Differences in "upper Schwedenlöcher" or "large limestone caves", which are slightly below the old street Grünberg to …
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    The small limestone caves were once used to protect Swedish soldiers.
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    The small limestone caves near Flöha-Plaue.

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    They are also known locally as the "Lower Swedish Holes." Limestone was mined here in the 16th century. Old documents mention that this limestone was used in the construction of Augustusburg Castle and the Chemnitz city wall.
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    Elevation 400 m

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