Erdbachhöhle bei Erbach, Protected cave in Odenwald, Germany
The Erdbachhöhle near Erbach extends for 400 meters in length and reaches a depth of 5 meters in the Hessian Odenwald limestone formations.
The cave system and its water course entrances received natural monument status in 1937, marking early recognition of its geological importance in southern Hesse.
Scientists regularly study the 104 specialized animal species inhabiting the cave, including rare spiders, pseudoscorpions, harvestmen, woodlice, and snails.
The cave maintains a constant temperature between 8 and 9 degrees Celsius with humidity above 90 percent throughout the year.
Water entering the cave through multiple openings resurfaces approximately one hour later, as demonstrated through dye-tracing experiments.
Location: Odenwald
Inception: 2003
GPS coordinates: 49.66467,9.00447
Latest update: May 14, 2025 06:26
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