Sontheimer Höhle, Show cave in Heroldstatt, Germany
The Sontheimer Höhle extends 530 meters through limestone formations with multiple chambers, reaching a depth of 34 meters below ground level.
The first cave map dates back to 1753, making it the earliest documented cave survey in the Swabian Alb region of southern Germany.
Archaeological excavations in 1977 revealed Celtic and Early Alemannic burial sites within the cave, indicating its use by ancient communities.
The cave remains closed from November through April to protect hibernating bats, with guided tours available hourly from May to October.
The cave serves as the primary winter refuge for approximately 300 bats from 13 different species in the Swabian Alb region.
Location: Heroldstatt
Website: https://sontheimer-hoehle.de
GPS coordinates: 48.43118,9.68385
Latest update: March 2, 2025 23:11
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