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The “Klauskirche” The name “Klauskirche” has become established for the passage cave that dominates the rocky reef of the Klauskirchenberg. Actually, this name refers to the entire hallway. Formerly, scientifically proven but missing, there was a “St. Nicholas Chapel” (see Georg Kolbmann, 1973: Betzensteiner historical images”). It is assumed that this chapel is the namesake of the field name “Klauskirchenberg”. The “Klauskirche” is a 32 meter long passage cave. It is built in the reef dolomite of the Upper Malm. The mighty dolomite reefs formed in the Jurassic Sea around 150 million years ago. The weathering process began as the land mass rose and the sea retreated. During the Quaternary karstification phase (within the last 2.4 million years) the cave was formed by leaching of a vertically dipping fissure. This gap is still clearly visible in the ceiling area of the cave. The cave formation took place in what was then the groundwater area. As a result of the progressive deepening of the valley, the “Klauskirche” is now above the karst water level. Source: information board

Impressive natural monument! The passage cave is an absolute highlight on a hike in this beautiful area.

The Hexentor is an almost circular rock breakthrough - great to look at.

Very impressive when you walk through the Klauskirche.. Definitely worth a visit

Very impressive approx. 30m long passage through the rock 🪨

About 30m long and a spectacular example of what nature offers us !!!! Easy to reach and admire via stairs, the Klauskirche in Betzenstein is a wonderful photo motif and somehow also a mystical place 👍

Fabulous round felstor where you can hardly imagine that it came about naturally, wonderful photo motif 👍

The Klaus Church is a must-see if you are in the area. There is a climbing garden right next to it. Very interesting.