Kobelwald Kristallhöhle, Show cave in Oberriet, Switzerland
The cave extends 128 meters into the mountain with a passage containing calcite crystals, stalactites, and a small stream flowing along the path.
In 1682, a hunter discovered the cave, and Johann Jakob Scheuchzer documented its calcite crystals in his 1702 work 'Specimen Lithographiae Helvetiae curiosae'.
The cave serves as a regional educational center where students and visitors learn about geological formations and mineral crystallization processes.
From Easter Sunday until October 31, visitors can explore the cave on Sundays and holidays between 11:00 AM and 5:00 PM without reservations.
The cave contains one of Switzerland's largest calcite crystal deposits, featuring an artificial lake crossed by a modern footbridge.
Location: canton St. Gallen
Location: Oberriet
Length: 128 m
GPS coordinates: 47.32289,9.53433
Latest update: March 7, 2025 02:36
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