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Around Kinding, at the entrance to the Altmühl Valley, impressive traces of prehistory can be found. In the rocks above the village lie several caves that were already in use by humans in the Stone Age. Finds such as tools, bones, and fireplaces prove that hunters and gatherers found shelter here when the Altmühl Valley was still characterized by ice-age cold. The Felsentor near Kinding is particularly striking, a natural rock bridge formed by millennia of weathering. With its characteristic arched shape, it is one of the region's most famous natural monuments. The Felsentor probably served as a landmark or resting place for early humans and remains a popular destination for hikers and nature lovers today.

The climb is not particularly demanding and easy to manage. From the car park at the Roman Bridge, you can get here in just under 15 minutes.

The cave is about 25 meters long, 5 meters wide and 14 meters high. You can look inside through the 4 meter wide open chimney in the middle of the cave. The entrance under the plateau is closed. The mammoth fell through the chimney with 33 other animals and was preserved with stone and clay. Animal bones are on display in the Willibalsburg Museum.

The Kindinger Klause served as a shelter for people for thousands of years. Finds prove that the hermitage was already used in the Paleolithic period.

Always closed.

‼️Bat winter quarters‼️ Please follow the entry ban between October and the end of March to protect the animals! If bats are woken during hibernation, they use up excessive energy reserves and may starve. Flying out and finding food is only possible again in spring!

Unfortunately, for safety reasons, you cannot enter the cave

Not that much to see but very informative