Leichtweißhöhle, Natural cave at Neroberg hill, Wiesbaden, Germany
The Leichtweißhöhle is a natural cave on the Neroberg hillside in Wiesbaden with a stone table chamber and passages carved through slate rock. The interconnected rooms form a tunnel system that extends into the mountainside.
Heinrich Anton Leichtweiß, a poacher, used this cave as a refuge from 1789 to 1791 until authorities arrested him in 1792. His association with the site became so strong that the cave eventually took his name.
The cave was developed as a tourist destination from 1856 onward, with decorative elements added to attract visitors and enhance the experience. You can still see how the space was designed to welcome travelers during that era.
Access is limited to specific days and times, so it is best to check opening hours before planning your visit. The walk involves climbing uphill to reach the cave, so wear comfortable shoes and be prepared for some physical effort.
The cave contains a specially constructed stone table chamber that served as a gathering place for the historical poacher and his companions. This deliberately crafted space reveals how intentionally the site was organized and used during that time.
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