Top 14 Caves 휘르트겐발트 주변

Former slate quarry, now used by bats as a winter roost.

Rugged rock faces and a small cave rise up along the slope, revealing the landscape's raw, untouched character. The exposed rocks tell a story that goes back far beyond human history: formed by geological processes, worn away by water and weather, and slowly exposed by erosion. The cave itself feels like a natural shelter, cool and sheltered, evoking images of a time when such places served as refuge, storage, or simple shelter.

Bats hibernate from approximately November to March. During hibernation, their body temperature, heart rate, and respiration rates are drastically reduced to conserve energy. It's important not to disturb hibernating bats, as waking up is energy-consuming and can be life-threatening.

In my opinion, it's more practical. If you park at the foot of the Schlangenberg, you'll have the Schlangenberg behind you at the beginning of the hike and can walk past it on the way back. Theoretically, you could walk past the Schlangenberg both times, but that's not recommended.

Cave that is fortunately barred. Bats have peace and quiet.

Best used when going down from the Schlangenberg

Steep 700m climb, test climb with photos

A real "bat cave". The bats, which are nocturnal animals, sleep in the cave during the day and hibernate in winter. The cave is closed so that this protected species cannot be disturbed.