Alfelder Windloch

The Alfelder Windloch extends over 2200 meters through limestone formations, containing numerous halls, passages, and geological structures across multiple levels.

Medical professor Johann Jakob Baier from the University of Altdorf provided the first scientific documentation of the cave in his 1708 publication Oryctographia Norica.

Local residents maintained traditional stories about the cave serving as a meeting point for ancient spiritual practitioners during pre-Christian periods.

The cave remains closed between October and April to safeguard bat populations, and visitors need professional caving equipment for safe exploration.

The cave features distinct sections including the Elephant Foot Hall, Sand Hall, and an area marked by the R.I.P stone that leads to intricate labyrinths.

Location: Alfeld

Elevation above the sea: 565 m

Length: 1,000 m

Width: 40 m

Accessibility: No accesible en silla de ruedas

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Part of: Cultural heritage D-5-6535-0001 Alfeld (Mittelfranken)

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GPS coordinates: 49.41383,11.55058

Latest update: March 5, 2025 00:38