Lichtenstein Cave, Natural monument and prehistoric cave in Osterode am Harz, Germany.
The Lichtenstein Cave stretches for 115 meters through the mountain near Osterode, featuring sandstone and gypsum karst geological formations.
Archaeological excavations in 1980 revealed skeletal remains of 40 individuals along with ceramic and bronze objects from the late Bronze Age.
The cave holds substantial value for DNA research, providing scientific data about ancient populations that inhabited the region thousands of years ago.
Located at coordinates 51.7242991, 10.1737349, visitors can reach the cave through Förster Straße near Osterode am Harz in Lower Saxony.
The cave environment contains both Lower Bunter sandstone and gypsum formations, while the Salza river flows past the western side of the hill.
Location: Osterode am Harz
Accessibility: Wheelchair inaccessible
GPS coordinates: 51.72430,10.17373
Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:52
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