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.
Bizarre ice columns are formed here by dripping water, especially in winter. 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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