Götzinger Cave (Struppen)

The Götzinger Cave is located south of Thürmsdorf on the edge of the forest below the Kleiner Bärenstein. It was formed by a rockfall: two sandstone blocks span an open fissure. The unusual structure makes it a special geological feature in the Elbe Sandstone Mountains.

The cave is named in honor of Wilhelm Leberecht Götzinger, who grew up in Struppen and was one of the first to systematically document the region. It is also popularly known as the Thieves' Cellar - an allusion to its hidden location and the legend that a thief once hid here to escape persecution.

The cave is natural, freely accessible and not developed. A stone table in the middle of the cave protects picnickers from the rain.
Visitors enter at their own risk.

In the immediate vicinity, a circular trail leads over the Kleiner Bärenstein. The summit offers a clear view of the Elbe valley and neighboring table mountains. The Götzinger Höhle cave can easily be incorporated into a half-day tour.

Hiking tip:

• Hike to the Kleiner Bärenstein