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title: "Gautschgrotte"
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description: "The Gautschgrotte lies above the Polenztal valley, nestled in a wooded side valley near Hohnstein and in the middle of the Saxon Switzerland National Park. It is characterized by an approximately 40-metre-wide rock overhang, under which a striking grotto has formed.The sandstone has been shaped into a semi-circular cavity by water and frost over a long period of time. In the middle of the grotto is a striking rocky outcrop.In winter in particular, dripping water creates bizarre columns of ice here. In summer, the grotto is a cool place with distinctive moss and fern growth.The Gautschgrotte can be reached via marked hiking trails and can be easily combined with tours around Hohnstein or to the Brand."
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Gautschgrotte
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- Cave/stalactite cave
- Natural sight

Gautschgrotte Hohnstein

Signposting to the Gautschgrotte in Hohnstein

Gautschgrotte Hohnstein

A natural rock overhang with a moss-covered grotto and special ice formations in winter.

 The Gautschgrotte lies above the Polenztal valley, nestled in a wooded side valley near Hohnstein and in the middle of the Saxon Switzerland National Park. It is characterized by an approximately 40-metre-wide rock overhang, under which a striking grotto has formed.The sandstone has been shaped into a semi-circular cavity by water and frost over a long period of time. In the middle of the grotto is a striking rocky outcrop.

In winter in particular, dripping water creates bizarre columns of ice here. In summer, the grotto is a cool place with distinctive moss and fern growth.

The Gautschgrotte can be reached via marked hiking trails and can be easily combined with tours around Hohnstein or to the Brand.

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Openings

Mountains/Viewpoints/Outlook Towers/Caves
The Gautschgrotte is in principle always open.

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Price info

Mountains/Viewpoints/Outlook Towers/Caves
There is no entrance fee to pay when visiting the Gautschgrotte.

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Eligibility

- for Groups

Payment methods

Entrance Free

Contact person

Touristinformation Hohnstein**Touristinformation Hohnstein**

Rathausstraße 9

01848 Hohnstein

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