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Dragon’s Cave at Drachenfels

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Dragon’s Cave at Drachenfels

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    August 8, 2021

    The dragon cave under the south rock is about 20 meters wide and 15 meters deep and a bit difficult to find and reach. It was made accessible by the Drachenfels Club in 1873; the lindworm that Siegfried killed in the Nibelungen saga is said to have once lived here. One can well imagine that for centuries children believed in the presence of dragons.

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      November 18, 2021

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      Narrow access to the cave, a small railing ensures safety.

      You should still be sure-footed, pay particular attention to your children, a fall would be fatal.

      But your courage will be rewarded

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        July 16, 2020

        According to ancient legend, Siegfried fought the Lindwurm in this cave 🐉

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          Elevation 550 m

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          Location: Palatinate, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany

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