Spitzbubenhöhle

The Spitzbubenhöhle is an archaeological cave set into a limestone formation, with its entrance positioned roughly 6 meters above the valley floor. The cave passage extends about 30 meters into the rock and contains multiple layers holding ancient remains.

Excavations in the 1970s revealed that the cave was inhabited during the Late Paleolithic period when reindeer and horses roamed the region. The animal bones discovered there show what wildlife existed at that time.

The cave entrance sits high on a steep slope overlooking the valley, making it a natural shelter that appealed to people during the Stone Age. Visitors today can see why this location was chosen for habitation.

The cave is located in the Eselsburger Tal protected valley with marked hiking trails departing from the village of Eselsburg. A loop route of roughly 5 kilometers connects this site to other points of interest in the landscape.

The cave contains 14 distinct geological layers that document different time periods. Many tools were made from local jasper and flint, including possibly a bone tool used in fishing.