Kolbinger cave

Kolbinger cave is a limestone system that extends about 330 meters through the White Jura rock formations. Natural corridors and chambers alternate throughout, with most passages standing about 4 meters high.

During the 1800s, a thief named Stephan used the cave system as a hiding place, which eventually led to its documentation in an 1879 district description. This early mention established the cave as a known location in the region.

The cave takes its name from the nearby village of Kolbingen and serves today as a place where visitors connect with the underground world beneath the Swabian Jura. Guided tours help people understand the natural formations and the landscape that shaped this region over time.

Access to the cave runs from Easter Friday through the last weekend of October, with guided tours covering about 90 meters of the total system. Sturdy shoes and a jacket are recommended, as the underground temperature stays cool year-round.

Bright white stalagmites grow inside the cave, including one notable formation that stretches nearly from floor to ceiling within its chamber. These limestone deposits form over many thousands of years and reveal nature's patient work.

Location: Kolbingen

Opening Hours: Saturday 13:00-17:00; Sunday 10:00-17:00; "Karfreitag bis zum letzten Wochenede im Oktober"

Website: http://kolbingen.de/pages/de_kolbinger_höhle.php

GPS coordinates: 48.04040,8.91779

Latest update: December 12, 2025 14:22