Grotte des Francs-Tireurs

Useful Information

Location:	D98D between Hellert and La Hoube, head for the Kempel Forest House. Follow the trail marked with a red-white-red rectangle towards Hultehouse. After the summit of Ditschelkopf take the trail marked with a blue triangle to the right. (48.6923384, 7.2599828)
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 des Francs-Tireurs, Tel: +33-.
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History

Description

The Grotte des Francs-Tireurs is a rather huge shelter cave, which was used as a hideout by the inhabitants of Garrebourg in 1870 as German troops approached. The cave is located along the long-distance walking trail from Lutzelbourg to Dabo, marked with a red-white-red rectangle.