Riesending cave

#1214 among destinations in Germany

Natural attraction, Nature, Cave

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The Riesending cave is a pit cave in Untersberg and the deepest and longest in Germany. It was discovered in 1996. In June 2014 it became well known because of a large effort to rescue a lead speleologist. ()

Local name: Riesending-Schachthöhle Area: 9.64 acres (0.0151 mi²)Coordinates: 47°41'54"N, 12°58'60"E

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Riesending cave – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Schellenberg Ice Cave, Predigtstuhl, The Alte Saline, Berchtesgadener Hochthron.

1.4 miNE
Natural attraction, Nature, Cave
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Natural attraction, Nature, Mountain
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Natural attraction, Nature, Mountain
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Natural attraction, Nature, Mountain
Karkopf
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Watersports, Water park, Swimming
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Aerial tramway
Predigtstuhl Cable Car
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Monastery
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Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Barmsteine
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Distillery
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