Bucher Höhle, Cave entrance and geotope in Postbauer-Heng, Germany
Bucher Höhle is a cave with a 20-meter-wide entrance that extends approximately 400 meters into the mountain. It sits at an elevation of about 568 meters near Postbauer-Heng in Bavaria.
Between World War I and World War II, local farmers mined fine quartz sand from this site and transported it to Nuremberg. This activity was an important part of the area's economy at that time.
The cave holds meaning for locals as a natural landmark tied to the region's geological character. It draws visitors interested in understanding how nature shaped this part of Bavaria.
The cave is open to visitors only between April and October, as it closes during winter months. This closure protects the bat populations that hibernate there.
This cave marks the northernmost point of the karst area in the Franconian Jura and has two separate entrances. Inside, the passage system splits into multiple chambers worth exploring.
Location: Postbauer-Heng
Elevation above the sea: 568 m
Length: 400 m
Width: 20 m
GPS coordinates: 49.32488,11.37482
Latest update: December 14, 2025 13:08
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