Löwengrube bei Altdorf, Historical quarry and cave system in Altdorf bei Nürnberg, Germany
The Löwengrube consists of a spacious rock cellar and a rock gallery, previously used as a bowling alley, located south of Altdorf bei Nürnberg.
From 1571 to 1575, the sandstone extracted from this quarry was used to construct both the university building and the town walls of Altdorf.
After its rediscovery in 1686, the site became a gathering place for students who organized celebrations and events until the university closed in 1809.
Visitors need flashlights to explore the rock cellar, which remains accessible through a hiking path marked with a white number 3 on a green background.
The Geological Survey of Bavaria designated Löwengrube as geotope 574G001 due to its exceptional Rhaetian-Liassic transitional rock formations.
Location: Altdorf bei Nürnberg
GPS coordinates: 49.37351,11.35395
Latest update: March 7, 2025 14:56
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