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Teufelshöhle

Pottenstein, Germany

Nature

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.

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

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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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Campsites nearby

  • Campingplatz JurahöheCampsite
    5 km from Teufelshöhle
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • KormershofCampsite
    6 km from Teufelshöhle
    TentsElectricityDrinking waterShowersToilets
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Campingplatz PfaffensteinCampsite
    8 km from Teufelshöhle
    TentsCaravansDrinking waterShowersToilets
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Stellplatz Obernsees ThermeMotorhome stopover
    18 km from Teufelshöhle · 40 pitches
    CaravansMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Brauereigasthof ReicholdMotorhome stopover
    18 km from Teufelshöhle · 38 pitches
    MotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterWaste disposalDogs allowed
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Campingplatz BergesruhCampsite
    22 km from Teufelshöhle
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToilets
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip

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)