Kittelsthaler Tropfsteinhöhle, Show cave in Thuringian Forest, Germany.
The Kittelsthal Cave extends 48 meters underground, featuring numerous stalactite and stalagmite formations throughout its natural limestone chambers and passages.
Workers discovered the cave during barite mining activities in 1888, and it opened for public visits in 1896, becoming the first developed cave in the region.
The cave serves as a winter sanctuary for local bat populations, leading to seasonal closures from November through March to protect these natural inhabitants.
Guided tours operate hourly between April and October, Thursday through Sunday, from 10:30 AM to 5:00 PM, with adult admission set at 6 euros.
The Great Grotto contains a notable 3.5-meter-high natural formation called the Pyramid, formed by mineral deposits over thousands of years.
GPS coordinates: 50.92310,10.39270
Latest update: March 3, 2025 00:17
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