Gußmannshöhle, Show cave and entrance in Lenningen, Germany.
Gußmannshöhle features numerous limestone formations within the Swabian Jura region, displaying natural geological processes spanning thousands of years.
Karl Gußmann conducted the first archaeological excavation in November 1889, leading to the cave's public opening in April 1890 with significant paleontological discoveries.
The cave represents a central element of German speleological research, with findings displayed at the State Museum for Natural History in Stuttgart.
Visitors need sturdy footwear for navigation through the cave system, which maintains constant cool temperatures and includes a 17-meter-deep entrance chamber.
The discovery of monkey remains and a one-meter-long tusk inside the cave provides evidence of diverse prehistoric fauna in the Swabian region.
Location: Lenningen
Accessibility: Inaccessible en fauteuil roulant
GPS coordinates: 48.54286,9.51990
Latest update: March 6, 2025 09:40
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