Schulerloch, Natural monument cave system in Essing, Germany.
The limestone cave stretches 420 meters through the Altmühl Valley, featuring numerous mineral formations and underground chambers at 417 meters elevation.
Monk Edmund Schmid from Weltenburg Abbey discovered the cave in 1782, leading to its purchase by Anton von Schmauß in 1825 for public access.
Archaeological excavations inside the cave revealed Neanderthal tools and remnants of animals from the Würm Ice Age period.
The cave maintains guided tours from April through fall, with visitors needing to walk uphill for 20 minutes from the parking area.
During winter months, the cave closes to protect its bat population, while summer visitors experience multimedia shows in the main chamber.
Location: Essing
Elevation above the sea: 417 m
Length: 420 m
Width: 3 m
GPS coordinates: 48.92798,11.82107
Latest update: March 6, 2025 06:18
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