--- title: "Götzinger Cave - Thieves' Cellar" url: "https://www.saechsische-schweiz.de/en/poi/goetzinger-hoehle-struppen" description: "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 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 move around at their own risk.In the immediate vicinity, a circular trail leads over the Kleiner Bärenstein. The summit offers unobstructed views of the Elbe Valley and neighboring table mountains. The Götzinger Höhle cave can easily be incorporated into a half-day tour." language: "en" type: "Place" image: "https://dam.destination.one/3507568/b7329dfbc261528381e613479fe4a5d8387569d6ba7e6c0fb688486dbc404d1c/.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Saxon Switzerland > Special > Destination.Data Details > Points of Interest" --- Share Götzinger Cave - Thieves' Cellar ================================ - Natural sight - Cave/stalactite cave High sandstone cliffs surround a narrow passageway in a forest. Narrow rock formation with sand-colored, textured walls and a small passageway; a sign is attached to the right wall. Forest path covered with foliage leads to a large rock cave. High rock formations in a forest, covered with moss and foliage. Gedenktafel für Wilhelm Leberecht Götzinger mit Text zur Erinnerung und Ehrung. The cave below the Kleiner Bärenstein - named after the local historian Wilhelm Leberecht Götzinger - is also known as the Thieves' Cellar 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 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 move around at their own risk. In the immediate vicinity, a circular trail leads over the Kleiner Bärenstein. The summit offers unobstructed views of the Elbe Valley and neighboring table mountains. The Götzinger Höhle cave can easily be incorporated into a half-day tour. Read more Good to know ------------ Price info There is no entrance fee to pay when visiting the Götzingerhöhle. Read more Eligibility - for Groups - Pet allowed Payment methods Entrance Free Contact person Touristinformation StruppenHauptstraße 48 01796 Struppen Our recommendations ------------------- View on map - Palace - Viewpoint/viewing tower - Viewpoint/viewing tower 8.47 km - Hiking 7.86 km - Winter hikes Show more Nearby ------ View on map - Place of interest - Mountain peaks - Natural sight - Viewpoint/viewing tower - Tours 4.12 km - Hiking 8.47 km - Hiking 8.47 km - Hiking Contact 01796 Struppen