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Franconian Switzerland

Eislöcher Sinkholes

Franconian Switzerland

Eislöcher Sinkholes

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Eislöcher Sinkholes

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Location: Franconian Switzerland, Upper Franconia, Bavaria, Germany

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Susanne

August 7, 2018

Hiking

Three collapsing sinkholes are connected by a cave passage. They owe their name to the impressive formation of ice in winter, which often persists into spring. Protected by a railing directly on the path, you can look into the deep holes. If you take the small path to the right around the holes, you have an even better view of the ice holes.

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Cathrin

April 24, 2021

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You can also explore the ice holes with children. It's really not dangerous. Being careful is enough.
The ice holes live up to their name. It's really cold there!! Better bring a jacket for children.

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Witwe Bolte

July 20, 2020

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What nonsense, you can climb down into the holes very well, there is nothing here about climbing equipment or even danger to life.
The best way to go is from the north side of the middle hole, there are real "steps" leading down. It's even easier from the west side through the cave-like entrance of the western hole, but then you have to crawl through it for a short time. The 3 holes are connected underground.

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