Ilsen Cave

Ilsen Cave

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Ilsen Cave

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Location: Ranis, Saale-Orla-Kreis, Vogtland, Saxony, Germany

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February 1, 2025

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The Ilsen Cave was inhabited over 40,000 years ago. Archaeological excavations have uncovered some artifacts from the Stone Age.

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Alwin

August 8, 2024

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The excavations in this cave are world famous and date back more than 47,500 years. Unfortunately not accessible.

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Birgit

August 13, 2017

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The Ilsen Cave is located below the Ranis Castle

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Elevation 390 m

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Saturday 12 September

21°C

14°C

90 %

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Max wind speed: 13.0 km/h

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Location: Ranis, Saale-Orla-Kreis, Vogtland, Saxony, Germany

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