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Kluterthöhle cave

Ennepetal

Immerse yourself in a world of mysterious passages, impressive stalactites and fascinating rock formations. The Kluterthöhle cave in North Rhine-Westphalia is a true natural wonder and a national natural monument that will amaze you.

This unique cave offers you an exciting insight into the geological history of the region. Over 380 million years old, it tells of times long past and impresses with its spectacular stalactites and stalagmites. Here you can follow in the footsteps of Ice Age animals and discover the fascinating world beneath the earth.

Visitors can immerse themselves in this bizarre cave with 380 corridors and a wealth of fossils that is rare in Europe - sponges, shells and corals live here. Those who love a real thrill can also explore the cave off the beaten track on a special guided tour. Then you can go deep into the narrow, widely branched paths on all fours.

Make yourself a culture pack!

Fascinating cave world and coral reef

Discover the subterranean beauty of one of the largest accessible caves in the country on the open tour "First Entrance". Become an explorer yourself and explore the national geotope on themed tours.

  • The town of Ennepetal, home to the Kluterthöhle cave, is located on the southern edge of the Ruhr region.
  • Discover the subterranean beauty of Europe's best-preserved coral reef on one of the many themed tours. You can also become an explorer yourself and explore the national natural monument.
  • Back from the "underworld", treat your taste buds to one of the nationally renowned delicacies in the Hülsenbecke café and restaurant.
  • When the weather is fine, the Hülsenbecke valley with its charming landscape and the Café Haus Martfeld Hülsenbecke is also a great place for a relaxing coffee break.
  • The hike over the Klutertberg takes a good three hours. But it's worth it: from the heights you can enjoy wonderful views of the city and the Ruhr region. A tour description is available at Haus Ennepetal.
  • Excursion tip: You can enjoy expansive views of the Ennepetalsperre dam on a hike "Along the Ennepe", which leads over 20 kilometres past the river and to the dam.
  • Overnight tip: Romantikhotel Fritz am Brunnen in Schwelm or the Hotel Alte Redaktion in Gevelsberg.

Important information at a glance

  • Kleine Runde (Erste Einfahrt)
    Di.-Fr. 15:00/16:00 Uhr
    Sa.+So. von 11:30/12:30 und 13:30 Uhr

    Große Runde (Fossilienreise)
    Di.-Fr. 12:30 Uhr
    Sa.+So. 15:00 und 16:30 Uhr

    Die Kleine Runde (Erste Einfahrt) und die Große Runde (Fossilienreise) können problemlos auf der Internetseite: www.kluterthoehle.de gebucht werden.

    Erlebnisführungen (ab 8 Jahre) und Schatzsuchen (ab 4 Jahre)/Schatzsuche Spezial (ab 6 Jahre) können nur telefonisch gebucht werden unter 02333/988011.

    Telefonische Terminvereinbarungen für Kuranwendungen unter 0 23 33 / 98 80 13
    Die Kurstation ist Dienstag, Mittwoch und Donnerstag von 9.30 - 16.30 Uhr geöffnet
    Freitags von 9.30 - 11.30 Uhr

    Montags ist die Kluterthöhle geschlossen!

    Open all day
    Tuesday 10:00 - 16:00
    Wednesday 10:00 - 16:00
    Thursday 10:00 - 16:00
    Friday 10:00 - 16:00
    Saturday 10:00 - 16:30
    Sunday 10:00 - 16:30

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More information

  • Contact

    Stadt Ennepetal Fachbereich 6

    Gasstraße 10 58256 Ennepetal

    +49 2333 / 9880 - 11

    Email

    Website

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