Lippoldshöhle

The Lippoldshöhle contains multiple interconnected chambers, including sections known as the kitchen, living room, and prison, connected by natural rock corridors.

First documented in 1466, the cave served as a fortified structure when the Bishop of Hildesheim sent forces to block passage through the gorge.

The cave bears the name of Lippold von Rössing, a nobleman turned outlaw who, according to regional tales, used these chambers as his base.

Visitors can access different cave levels using steel stairs and ladders, with the entrance located after a five-minute walk from the Glenetalstrasse parking area.

The cave walls display numerous beam holes, indicating the previous existence of wooden structures that formed part of a medieval fortification system.

Location: Alfeld

Part of: Reuberg

Website: http://navigator.geolife.de/poi-901000178-8000.html

GPS coordinates: 51.98290,9.75566

Latest update: March 6, 2025 16:11