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Germany
Bavaria
Upper Franconia
Franconian Switzerland
Landkreis Bayreuth
Plech

Saalburg Grotto – cave chamber loop from Plech

Moderate

4.7

(63)

251

hikers

Saalburg Grotto – cave chamber loop from Plech

03:08

11.1km

230m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 14, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Naturpark Fränkische Schweiz - Frankenjura

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

1.35 km

Plecher Cliffs

Highlight • Climb

Impressive wall where there is much to discover.

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2

1.46 km

Fleischlochhöhle Cave

Highlight • Cave

In the period before the First World War, a thief who was active in domestic slaughterhouses is said to have hidden his loot in this natural "cold storage facility".

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3

1.47 km

Meat Cave

Highlight • Cave

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

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4

1.54 km

Fuchsloch Cave

Highlight • Cave

A nice little cave.

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5

2.73 km

Saalburg Rock Formation

Highlight • Natural Monument

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

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6

3.23 km

Saalburg Grotto

Highlight • Cave

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

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7

4.04 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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8

7.00 km

To fully explore the cave you need good shoes, cave lamps and helmet, clothes that can get dirty and about 1.5 hours of your time. Depending on the weather, the …

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11.1 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.14 km

3.04 km

1.05 km

866 m

Surfaces

4.53 km

3.10 km

1.88 km

963 m

621 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (510 m)

Lowest point (430 m)

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Thursday 25 June

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19°C

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