Saalburg Grotto – cave chamber loop from Plech

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Saalburg Grotto – cave chamber loop from Plech

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4.8

(47)

161

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Saalburg Grotto – cave chamber loop from Plech

01:43

6.04km

140m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 25, 2026

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Naturpark Fränkische Schweiz - Frankenjura

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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378 m

Felsenloch Shaft Cave

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The rock hole at Plech is a shaft cave and was archaeologically examined in 1967/68. The oldest finds date from the Early Bronze Age (1800-1600 BC). Skeleton remains of 49 …

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1.98 km

Meat Cave

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Unfortunately I didn't get in deeper, nice path on the rocks.

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2.04 km

Fuchsloch Cave

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A nice little cave.

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3.12 km

Forest Path in Naturpark Fränkische Schweiz - Frankenjura

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Very overgrown path through the jungle.

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3.24 km

Saalburg Rock Formation

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The Saalburg is a mighty rock formation that is under nature protection.

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3.73 km

Saalburg Grotto

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Pretty small cave but no less interesting, in front of it you can rest well.

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4.15 km

Listening Station on the Sinnesradweg

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Bench, lounger and ear trumpet. Board with an explanation of the station and the cycle path.

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4.55 km

cave chamber

Highlight • Cave

There is a lot to discover, don't forget a great tour with children and a flashlight.

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6.04 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.40 km

1.59 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.84 km

2.77 km

218 m

205 m

Elevation

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Highest point (500 m)

Lowest point (430 m)

Weather

Wednesday 7 October

18°C

7°C

97 %

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Comments

April 7, 2023,Plecher Höhlentour

Small cave tour with the family on the public holiday around Plech. We've been here before, but it's always good. Don't forget the flashlight 😀

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June 8, 2023,Kleine Höhlentour Plech ⛰️🐾🐕🌞

Today the dogs and I deserve a quieter tour. It went to some caves in the Plecher forest.

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Saalburg Grotto – cave chamber loop from Plech

Felsenloch Shaft Cave

Meat Cave

Fuchsloch Cave

Forest Path in Naturpark Fränkische Schweiz - Frankenjura

Saalburg Rock Formation

Saalburg Grotto

Listening Station on the Sinnesradweg

cave chamber

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