Zwergenhöhle, Limestone cave in Lindlar, Germany.
The Zwergenhöhle is a limestone cave near Lindlar that extends about 12 meters into a hillside. It features a main chamber roughly 7 meters wide and 2 meters tall, creating a relatively spacious underground room.
Archaeological finds show that humans occupied the cave across different time periods, with traces from prehistoric eras and the Thirty Years War. This indicates the site served as shelter or refuge for people during multiple historical epochs.
The name refers to dwarves from German folklore who, according to legend, left the cave because they were disappointed by their human neighbors. This story continues to shape how locals and visitors perceive and talk about the place today.
The cave entrance is located near the Neuenberg castle ruins and can be reached through forest paths from the parking area in Lindlar-Scheel. Sturdy footwear is recommended, and visitors should take care when entering through the narrow opening.
Research suggests there may be a second entrance higher up that possibly connected the cave to nearby Neuenberg castle as a hidden escape route. This hidden connection hints at how the cave might have played a strategic role in medieval castle defense.
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