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Kelpius Cave – Lincoln Drive Trail loop from Germantown

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Philadelphia County

Kelpius Cave – Lincoln Drive Trail loop from Germantown

Easy

4.8

(9231)

17,956

hikers

Kelpius Cave – Lincoln Drive Trail loop from Germantown

01:13

4.41km

80m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

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Wissahickon Valley Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

1

1.85 km

Lover's Leap

Highlight • Viewpoint

This rocky outcropping in Wissahickon Valley Park is said to have been the site of a Romeo & Juliet type ending for a Native American couple whose disputing tribes forbade them the marriage they desired.

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2

2.56 km

Kelpius Cave

Highlight • Cave

Referred to as "Hermit's Cave" or "Kelpius Cave," this location was believed to serve as the entrance to the dwelling of Transylvanian scholar Johannes Kelpius. He held the belief that …

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3

3.14 km

Lincoln Drive Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Lincoln Drive Trail runs parallel to Lincoln Drive with the Wissahickon Creek on the other side. This is a really pretty piece of paved trails with multiple bridges across the water.

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B

4.41 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.10 km

1.87 km

427 m

Surfaces

1.81 km

816 m

804 m

749 m

213 m

< 100 m

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