Irpfelhöhle, Karst cave in Giengen an der Brenz, Germany
The Irpfelhöhle extends 54 meters into white Jurassic limestone, featuring multiple chambers and passages on the southern slope of Irpfelberg at 480 meters elevation.
Forest manager Hermann Emil Sihler discovered the cave in 1892, leading to archaeological excavations that revealed Middle Paleolithic tools and numerous prehistoric animal remains.
The cave connects to regional folklore through a 1500s tale about a goose that entered at Irpfelberg and emerged eight kilometers away in Nattheim church.
The natural cave maintains its original state without artificial lighting, requiring visitors to bring their own illumination equipment for safe exploration.
A freestanding rock gate at the entrance represents the final remnant of an ancient cavern room that eroded away through natural processes.
Location: Giengen an der Brenz
GPS coordinates: 48.62717,10.22304
Latest update: March 11, 2025 13:01
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