How long does the tour last

The actual cave tour lasts about 30 to 40 minutes. Plan for a total of about 60 minutes including travel time, briefing, and return.

Where is the meeting point

The meeting point is at the Forest Tavern Easter Cave, Flurnummer 56, 92259 Neukirchen near Sulzbach-Rosenberg. Parking is about 100 m from the hut.

What equipment is needed

Sturdy, ankle-high shoes and warm clothing are recommended. Flashlights and safety helmets are available on site.

What is the minimum age for the tour

Participation from 5 years. For safety reasons, dogs are not allowed.

How large are the groups

The tour takes place in small groups from 2 to a maximum of 10 people. The language of the tour is German.

Is the cave barrier-free

No. The cave is natural with damp steps and partly low passages and is therefore not barrier-free.

Explore the Easter Cave: Guided Discovery Tour with Ranger Sabrina

Name: Easter Cave Tour with Ranger Sabrina
Start: 2026-09-10T12:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-09-10T13:00:00+02:00
Location: Osterhöhle mit Waldschänke

Into the Adventure with a Flashlight: The Easter Cave Calls!

Experience a guided city tour of a special kind underground: In the smallest stalactite cave of the Franconian Switzerland Nature Park, you will explore the 185-meter-long Easter Cave with Ranger Sabrina – without electric light, just with a flashlight. A compact route length of about 1 km, family-friendly, fascinating stalactites, and a cave lake make this discovery experience unforgettable.

Sensory Impressions Underground

As you enter, you can feel the cool, clear air: around 8–9 degrees, a constant cave climate. The beam of light brushes over delicate sinter decorations, sinter basins, and shimmering walls with manganese deposits. Dome-shaped rooms provide acoustics and atmosphere – history you can touch.

Expertise that Builds Trust

Your guide: Ranger Sabrina Sedlacek, trained gardener, certified ranger, and Bavarian nature conservation guardian. She conveys cultural heritage, local history, and ecological connections – well-founded, vivid, and child-friendly. You will learn why karst landscapes react sensitively and how sustainable cave protection is achieved.

Route, Duration, and Procedure

The meeting point is at the Forest Tavern Easter Cave (Flurnummer 56). After a short briefing, the approximately 30–40-minute tour through the developed part (about 130 m) begins. Overall, you should plan to spend about 60 minutes on site. Group size: from 2 to a maximum of 10 people; minimum age 5 years; no dogs.

Equipment and Safety

Flashlights and safety helmets are available on site. Wear sturdy, ankle-high shoes and warm clothing. The cave is natural, not barrier-free; be aware of low ceilings, damp steps, and slippery sections. Photography is allowed – please be considerate of bats without using flash.

Travel, Parking, and Orientation

Address: Flurnummer 56, 92259 Neukirchen b. Sulzbach-Rosenberg, between Trondorf and Lockenricht. Signage for Easter Cave from B14/AS39. Parking spaces are about 100 m before the Forest Tavern; a short path leads from the hiking parking lot to the hut. The Easter Cave is located near Erzweg loop and Five Rivers Cycle Path – ideal for a combined hike or bike tour.

Historical Context

First mentioned around 1630, opened as a show cave since 1905. Its compact dimensions (total length 185 m) and natural forms make it a special attraction in the Upper Palatinate Jura – a cultural enrichment for great and small explorers.

Visitor Feedback

Visitor reactions are clear: The Easter Cave tour delights explorers.

Facebook: A comment praises the authentic atmosphere and the educational nature experience in the Upper Palatinate.

Conclusion

What can you expect? A compact, safe, and educational cave city tour with strong nature interpretation, close to local history and perfect for families. Secure your spot, flashlight on – and be amazed!