Hessenhaudoline, Cave entrance near Blaubeuren, Germany
The Hessenhaudoline is a cave system near Blaubeuren in Baden-Württemberg featuring interconnected chambers and passages through limestone rock. The complex has multiple main halls and side tunnels that can be navigated under professional supervision.
Systematic exploration of the cave system began in the early 2000s when local cave researchers started mapping the passages. Several significant chambers were discovered and documented during the initial years of expeditions.
Multiple speleology groups from Baden-Württemberg regularly conduct research expeditions to document and map the extensive network of underground passages.
Access to the cave requires preparation and should only be done under supervision of experienced guides. Visitors should gather information beforehand and bring suitable equipment, as underground conditions are demanding.
The cave system is known for its unusual air currents created by differences in ground elevation. These natural air movements produce measurable wind effects in the passages, making the system interesting for observing natural phenomena.
Location: Baden-Württemberg
GPS coordinates: 48.44272,9.76534
Latest update: December 12, 2025 16:41
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957 m1 Sommerlinde
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919 mHüle bei den Hessenhöfen
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3 kmLindengruppe (5 Sommerlinden)
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3 kmBaumhain an der alten Seißener Steige (a) und 1 Winterlinde im Gewann Buchschopf (b): (47 W.- und 3.S.linden, 4 Rotbuchen, 9 Eschen, 11 Els- u. 2 Mehlbeeren, 2 Feldulmen, 6 Berg-, 4 Spitz- u. 2 Feldahorn, 4 Stieleichen, 2 Wildäpfel)
2.7 km1 Winterlinde
2.7 km1 Sommerlinde
1.9 km7 Linden südlich vom Schillingshof (3 Sommerlinden (a,c,d) und 4 Winterlinden (b,e,f,g))
2.5 km1 Sommerlinde
2.8 km1 Stieleiche (Feldeiche)
566 mFeldhüle im Gewann "Wasserbuch"
1.9 km1 Sommerlinde im Gewann "Schlag"
2.8 km1 Stieleiche
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1.8 kmAllee an der Oberen Steige (a) und Baumbestand am nördlichen Ende der Ob. Steige (b) (56 Winter- u. 63 Sommerlinden, 17 Eschen, 3 Spitz- u. 1 Feldahorn, 8 Mehl- und 3 Elsbeeren)
3 km1 Sommerlinde
1.5 km1 Winterlinde
977 m1 Sommerlinde
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