Top 6 Caves 괴틀레스브룬-아르베스탈 주변

Opposite the Grafenlucke cave is this small nature reserve with some tree carvings. Unfortunately, access is not permitted, as it is private!

On your tour through Maria Ellend, discover the Lourdes Grotto, a place of peace and reflection. This lovingly crafted replica of the famous Grotto of Lourdes invites you to take a short break. Here you can enjoy the peaceful atmosphere and listen to the rippling water. The grotto is a beautiful and striking point along your route, perfectly integrated into a hike or bike ride.

Rest area with tables and benches (the hut itself is not open) in a former small quarry. At the end of the area, a few steps lead to a small cave that is equipped with building models

After a few steps you will reach the Bear Cave, a natural monument.

Driving ban on site

The largest bat species native to Central Europe, the great mouse-eared bat (Myotis myotis), can be found in the cave. During excavations between 1929 and 1931 under the direction of the paleontologist Kurt Ehrenberg, bones of ice-age cave bears, brown bears, cave hyenas and wolves were found. The complete skeleton of a cave bear is on display in the Breitenbrunn Tower Museum. https://de.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/B%C3%A4renh%C3%B6hle_(Winden_am_See)

Grafenlucke / Gypsy Hell. The name "Grafenlucke" comes from an old field name, the middle name of the former residents who lived here until 1918. The forecourt of the caves is offered as a picnic area.

Really great cave, but closed for security reasons.