Grotte d’Amour

Useful Information

Location:	A4 exit Saverne, turn left on D6/D14 to Dossenheim, left on D133, right to the Château de Hunebourg, signposted. From the parking lot follow road to the entranc of the castle. Turn left on trail marked with red cross. (48.8375232, 7.3625649)
Open:	no restrictions. [2026]
Fee:	free. [2026]
Classification:	Erosional Cave Frost Weathering Cave
Light:	bring torch
Dimension:
Guided tours:	self guided
Photography:	allowed
Accessibility:	no
Bibliography:
Address:	Grotte d’Amour, Tel: +33-.
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History

Description

Grotte d’Amour (Love Cave) or also Grotte d'amour du Hunebourg are a series of small sandstone caves located below the medieval castle Château de Hunebourg. They are reached from the entrance to the castle on a trail leading down to the left on a 500 m long hike. The trail follows a wall of reddish sandstone which has numerous overhanging parts and also numerous small caves. What is special are some human alterations. One cave was equipped with two stone benches and a circular stone table, ideal for a shady snack on hike in the summer.