Reckenhöhle, Dripstone cave in Balve, Germany.
The Reckenhöhle contains numerous stalactites and stalagmites formed through mineral deposits over millions of years within its limestone chambers.
Franz Recke, a local farmer and entrepreneur, discovered the cave system in 1888 while investigating fog rising from a limestone crevice.
The cave entrance, known as the foxhole, earned its name from the initial discovery when Franz Recke followed a chicken-stealing fox to the location.
Visitors can arrange guided tours through Haus Recke to explore the cave system, which features electrical lighting installed since its early days.
The cave maintains visible free-hanging insulators from its original electrical system, dating back to when Recke powered it with his private turbine plant.
Location: Balve
Phone: +492379209
Website: https://reckenhoehle.de
GPS coordinates: 51.37051,7.86314
Latest update: March 2, 2025 23:10
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