| Location: |
A46 exit Hemer, B7 towards Menden, in Hemer turn right, in Hemer-Sundwig turn off at Hotel Meise.
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| Open: |
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| Fee: |
Adults EUR 3, Children (3-15) EUR 2.
Groups (15+): Adults EUR 2.50, Children (3-15) EUR 1.60.
[2006]
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| Classification: |
 Karst cave,
Middle Devonian reef
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| Light: |
electric
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| Dimension: |
L=3000m. GR: H=19m. T=9°C.
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| Guided tours: |
L=300m, D=40min, V=14,000/a [2005].
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| Photography: |
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| Accessibility: |
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| Bibliography: |
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| Address: |
Höhlen- und karstkundliches Informationszentrum Hemer/Westfalen, Felsenmeerstraße 32, 58675 Hemer, Tel: +49-2372-61549, Fax: +49-2372-61549.
E-mail: 
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| Last update: | $Date: 2011/12/13 08:49:03 $ |
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| 1771 | cave entrance shown in a map. |
| 1812 | discovered by Heinrich von der Becke. |
| 1903 | bought by Heinrich Meise. |
| 1905 | electric light, opened to the public. |
| 1940 | new owner is Otto Lehnert, cave closed to the public. |
| 1976 | leased by the city of Hemer, reopened. |
| 1998 | managed by the Arbeitsgemeinschaft Höhle und Karst Sauerland, a local caving club. |
| 1999 | electric light renovated. |
Because of centuries of accessibility and use, the cave suffered many damages.
But even without overwhelming speleothems, this cave is still well worth a
visit.
Benath the bear bones there are impressive river forms and up to 20m high
clefts.
And right behind the cave ist the Hemer Felsenmeer, which is well worth a
visit.
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