Local Legends
Kesslerloch
Thayngen, Switzerland
The Kesslerloch is a cave near Thayngen in the canton of Schaffhausen in Switzerland. Located in the Herblingertal valley at the south-eastern foot of the Reiat plateau, the cave is approximately 200 m2 (2,200 sq ft) in size and divided by a stone pillar. In prehistoric times, reindeer hunters likely used it as a shelter during the summer months between 15,000 and 11,000 years ago (Upper Palaeolithic, Magdalenian culture). Its position in a narrow valley was advantageous for a hunting station, similar to the nearby Petersfels (approximately 15 km [9.3 mi] northeast) near Engen. The cave, along with surrounding forest land and meadows, was placed under state protection in 1902.
- Category
- Local Legends
- Location
- Thayngen, Switzerland
- Address
- Kesslerlochstrasse, Thayngen
- Coordinates
- 47.74540, 8.69360
- How to get there
- Google MapsApple MapsOpenStreetMap
- Wikidata
- Q1739831
What is Kesslerloch?
Kesslerloch is a Local Legends place on VeroMaps, on Kesslerlochstrasse. Other places close by: Herblingen Castle, Pantli (Siedlung), Burg Riedheim, Berslingen.
Where is Kesslerloch?
Kesslerloch is in Thayngen, Switzerland. Coordinates: 47.74540, 8.69360.
How do I get to Kesslerloch?
Kesslerloch is at Kesslerlochstrasse, Thayngen, Switzerland (47.74540, 8.69360). Enter these coordinates in Google Maps, Apple Maps or OpenStreetMap for walking, cycling or driving directions.