Höhle ohne Namen

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Höhle ohne Namen, Natural cave in Steinamwasser, Auerbach, Germany

The Nameless Cave extends horizontally for 530 meters through limestone formations, reaching heights of 10 meters in its chambers and passages.

First documented in 1844, the cave revealed prehistoric findings during excavations conducted by M. Dütsch in 1859, including disputed artifacts and remnants of mammoth fauna.

Local residents incorporate the cave into their daily lives, with a nearby innkeeper using the front section for beverage storage and occasional cultural gatherings.

Access to the cave requires permission from the local innkeeper, and exploring beyond the entrance demands specialized caving equipment and experience.

Despite its recognition as a protected natural monument, this cave maintains its designation as 'The Nameless Cave' through centuries of documented history.

Location: Auerbach in der Oberpfalz

Elevation above the sea: 420 m

Length: 530 m

Width: 10 m

Accessibility: Niedostępne dla wózków inwalidzkich

Website: http://umweltatlas.bayern.de/mapapps/resources/reports/geotope/generateBericht.pdf?additionallayerfieldvalue=371H007

GPS coordinates: 49.72765,11.60377

Latest update: March 4, 2025 16:36

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