Top 14 Caves トゥールガウでの

Very large cave and deep into the mountain

The impressive Chatzestaager rock with a half-cave, 15 million years old. Beware of rockfall. Only visible from the western side of the river from the pebble beach (not from the Chatzensteig stairs).

The cave was first examined around 1898 by Mr. Stauffer from Frauenfeld. His research back then apparently remained fruitless. It was only large-scale excavations by the geologist Emil Stauber between 1934 and 1935 that yielded charcoal-containing layers with material from the Middle and Younger Stone Age, as well as from the Roman period. (Source: Office of Archeology, Thurgau)

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The caves are exciting and, according to the reservation slip, are often rented for overnight stays. In front of the caves or the impressive Nagelfluhwand, a very cool but sometimes challenging path leads through. Certainly not suitable for everyone under 80 because it also includes a very short climbing section.

Can be done at any time of the year

The cave dates back to the Mesolithic period around 8500 BC. The cave has been used by hunter-gatherers for short periods since the early Mesolithic period visited as a protected place. They kindled fires there and grilled the hunted spoils. There are still finds from Roman times, these are probably grave goods from a cremation in the cave. There are none of the Alemanni, who are said to have used the cave Sense.

Going down the path to the caves and climbing spots is really rewarding. Somewhat exposed but accessible to anyone under the age of 80, provided they are sure-footed.