Bruderhöhle
Facts and practical information
Bruderhöhle is a cave in the northern Black Forest, located on the western slope of the Nagold Valley north of Hirsau and west of Ernstmühl, respectively, both districts of Calw.
The Bruderhöhle, a natural monument and geotope protected by the state of Baden-Württemberg, is located in the Middle Buntsandstein and was formed by weathering of the surrounding rock. There are clear fissures in the surrounding rock formations, a honeycomb weathering is recognizable. The cave is about 12 m long, 2 to 3 m high and accessible to visitors without restrictions. In the cave and also in boulders in the near surroundings, partly distinct stratification structures are recognizable. The cave probably got its name from a monk who lived there as a hermit around 1480.
The Bruderhöhle is no longer entirely in its original natural state. The most prominent human modification is a small brick chimney that connects the cave interior with the surface above. There is also a bench made of sandstone in front of a small masonry wall in the entrance area. At the foot of the natural column of rock located in front of the entrance, there has also been masonry for several years.
Baden-Württemberg
Baden-Württemberg