Teufelshöhle
Pottenstein, Germany
Franconian Switzerland’s best-known show cave, with dripstone halls and a cave bear skeleton. The entrance is right beside the B470 just outside Pottenstein.
The Teufelshöhle ("Devil's Cave") near Pottenstein is regarded as the largest of the roughly 1,000 caves in Franconian Switzerland. It is about 3 km long in total, of which around 1.7 km has been developed as a show cave and about 800 m is seen on the tour. The entrance was long known as the "Teufelsloch" (Devil's Hole). In 1922 Hans Brand broke through a collapsed wall about nine metres thick and found stalactite-decorated chambers behind it; the cave was partly opened in 1923 and has been accessible along its full length since Whitsun 1931. A cave-bear skeleton, assembled from individual bones, is on display inside.
The tour lasts about 45 minutes and involves roughly 400 steps; the temperature in the cave is around 9 °C all year. It lies about 2 km south of Pottenstein in the Weihersbach valley and can be reached via the B 470. Opening times vary by season, so check them in advance. The cave combines well with Tüchersfeld and the Püttlach valley.
- Nearest town
- Pottenstein, Germany
- Category
- Nature & parks
- GPS
- 49.7617, 11.4222
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually June–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in May. Cold, short days in December–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Getting there
- Germany: No motorway tolls for cars. No general motorway speed limit (130 km/h advised) and no tolls for cars.
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- Brauereigasthof ReicholdMotorhome stopover18 km from Teufelshöhle · 38 pitchesMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterWaste disposalDogs allowed
- Campingplatz BergesruhCampsite22 km from TeufelshöhleTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToilets
All campsites in Germany · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Teufelshöhle?
Teufelshöhle is in Pottenstein, Germany, at GPS 49.7617, 11.4222. It is about 6 km from Gößweinstein.
Can you camp near Teufelshöhle?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Wohnmobilpark Pottenstein, about 1 km away; within 25 km there are 38 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Teufelshöhle?
Teufelshöhle is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Franconian Switzerland: rocks, caves and castles.
What is there to see near Teufelshöhle?
Places worth a stop nearby: Tüchersfeld rock village (5 km), Margravial Opera House (23 km), Bamberg Old Town (41 km) and Cheb Castle (76 km).
When is the best time to visit Teufelshöhle?
The most pleasant months are usually June–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in May. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)