Petershöhle bei Hartenstein, Horizontal cave in Hartenstein, Germany.
The Petershöhle cave extends over 70 meters in length and contains multiple halls connected by short passages at 491 meters elevation.
During excavations between 1914 and 1928, researchers discovered remains of at least 2000 cave bears along with traces of Neanderthal occupation.
The Natural History Society of Nuremberg conducted extensive research in the cave, collecting specimens now displayed in their museum collection.
The cave entrance measures 8 by 5 meters and remains accessible year-round, except from October 1st to April 30th for bat protection.
Archaeological findings within the cave date back approximately 90,000 years, including primitive stone tools and remains of cave lions and rhinoceros.
Location: Hartenstein (Mittelfranken)
Elevation above the sea: 491 m
Part of: Cultural heritage D-5-6335-0003 Hartenstein (Mittelfranken)
GPS coordinates: 49.60450,11.53070
Latest update: April 9, 2025 13:41
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