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At first glance, the spiral sandstone staircase appears to be enclosed by a gate. However, this only prevents ascent. The descent leads into darkness via the stairs, which are partially slippery due to rubble, followed by a tunnel leading to a loooong, equally slippery staircase that descends into the depths. This tunnel then leads into a long, equally slippery tunnel with loopholes on the sides, at the end of which you return to daylight. Sturdy footwear and sufficient lighting, or good accident insurance, are recommended!

Cave in a huge rock, where slate was also mined. The cave, which leads slightly downwards, is filled with leaves that are sometimes waist-high at the entrance, so you have to feel your way carefully with your feet because there are large rocks, deep holes and slippery slate slabs under the leaves.

Tiny cave. I was hoping for something bigger. 😅🦇🦇🦇

Nice VIP highlight with the passage grotto, the waterfall and the Teufelsbrück. Belongs to a hike around Bad Bertrich.

The cheese grotto got its name from the cheese loaves apparently stacked here. The also common naming Elfengrotte does not come from elves, but here was the eleventh mill in the Ueßbachtal.

"The enchanted elf grotto near Bad Bertrich is a popular excursion destination, especially for small GesundLand visitors, because fabulous fairy tales come to life here in front of the inner eye. Sink into legendary stories and old legends for a moment when you visit the small grotto. The cave is located directly on the "HeimatSpur Walking Path Elfengrotte", which is 2.4 km long and can also be mastered by children. Right next door, the Elbesbach waterfall tumbles down with a roar. This place owes its nickname "cheese grotto" to the shape of its Stones reminiscent of round cheese loaves.The grotto was created many thousands of years ago when glowing hot basalt lava flowed from the high volcanoes into the Üssbach valley and created a unique landscape there.When it cools down, the basalt lava solidifies into columns in which horizontal stress cracks developed. Weathering over the centuries has given rise to the shape of stacked cheese loaves, the de give the elf grotto its special look." You can visit the Elfengrotte along these hiking trails: - HeimatSspur walking path Elfengrotte - HeimatSspur Adventure Trail Knights-Robbers-Romans - HeimatSspur In the footsteps of the Moselle gang https://www.eifel.info/a-elfengrotte

🤫 I wonder if the bear 🐻 from the legend of the "Leiermann vom Ahringsbach" lived in this cave?! 🤭

A beautiful footpath along the Üßbach leads to the Elfengrotte. You actually feel like you are in a fairytale world, where elves, gnomes and fairies could appear on every corner. For the not so romantically inclined: Magnificent volcanological outcrops.