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Bismarckhöhle

The Bismarckhöhle is located in Ennepetal south of the Ruhr area and is connected to the Kluterthöhle in the same limestone lens.

Ennepetal

The Bismarckhöhle is located in Ennepetal south of the Ruhr area and is connected to the Kluterthöhle in the same limestone lens.

Characteristics

  • Type: Cave
  • Municipality: Ennepetal
  • Record updated:

Caves are protected biotopes (§30 BNatSchG). Caves used by bats as winter quarters must not be entered from 1 October to 31 March (§39(6) BNatSchG), except show caves and their developed parts.

Location

The Bismarckhöhle is located in Ennepetal south of the Ruhr area.

Map

Entrances

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  1. Bismarckhöhle

    51.301202, 7.347974
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Description

Morphology

The Bismarckhöhle lies in the same limestone lens as the Kluterthöhle and is connected to it.

History

During the Second World War, the Bismarckhöhle served as a Bunker for protection against air raids. During this time, among other things, a swing, a seesaw and a carousel were installed in the cave.

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