Salzgrabenhöhle

The Salzgrabenhöhle extends over 9 kilometers through limestone formations, featuring multiple chambers, waterfalls, lakes, and narrow passages at 950 meters elevation.

Two spelunkers, Erhard Sommer and Kajo Wohlgeschaffen, discovered this extensive cave network in 1959, leading to significant geological research in the region.

The cave system holds numerous fossil findings on its walls, including ancient ammonites and corals that document the prehistoric marine life of Bavaria.

Access requires a key from the National Park Administration, and the cave remains closed between October and April to protect hibernating bat populations.

Water tracing studies have demonstrated that the cave system channels water from Funtensee and Grünsee lakes directly into the Königssee through underground passages.

Location: Berchtesgaden

Elevation above the sea: 950 m

Length: 9,012 m

Width: 2 m

Opening Hours: May-September: "mit Schlüssel der Nationalparkverwaltung"

Phone: +49865296860

Website: http://umweltatlas.bayern.de/mapapps/resources/reports/geotope/generateBericht.pdf?additionallayerfieldvalue=172H005

GPS coordinates: 47.52420,12.95519

Latest update: June 14, 2025 15:46