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Witzenhöhle, Natural monument cave in Wiesenttal, Germany.

Witzenhöhle is a cave system in limestone formations in Wiesenttal that features stalactites and interconnected passages forming several chambers. The cave lies within a protected natural monument area of the Franconian landscape.

The cave formed through water erosion and dissolution processes in limestone over many thousands of years. It was designated as a natural monument to preserve its geological formations.

Local geological societies regularly conduct research expeditions in the Witzenhöhle to study the formation patterns and mineral deposits within its chambers.

Wear sturdy footwear since the ground is uneven and can be slippery in places. Bring a flashlight or headlamp, as the cave has no artificial lighting and darkness is absolute in interior sections.

This cave is part of an interconnected underground network with two neighboring caves that form an extensive system. This connected network makes the region important for studying how caves develop in limestone.

Location: Wiesenttal

Elevation above the sea: 460 m

Accessibility: Wheelchair inaccessible

Part of: Oswaldhöhle, Witzenhöhle und Wundershöhle

GPS coordinates: 49.79889,11.27324

Latest update: December 14, 2025 11:06

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