Falkenstein Cave

Expedition Cave It was designated as a UNESCO Geopark Geopoint in October 2019 - the Falkenstein Cave. Its impressive portal has always attracted people from near and far and inspired fantasies and legends. This volume takes the viewer in exciting pictures from the impressive portal deep into the interior of this unique water-active cave. Exciting essays tell the eventful history of the cave, from the gold miners of the 18th century to the adventurous explorations of more recent times, including gripping accounts of recent dramatic rescue operations, in which people trapped by flood waters often had to wait for days to be rescued. Numerous information boxes provide additional background knowledge. Whether on the history of discovery and research or on conspicuous formations in the cave. A concluding appendix provides information on topics such as safety, photography, geology and early history. Above all, however, the volume inspires with its unique nature photographs. Well-known cave photographers have succeeded in compiling a comprehensive, extremely aesthetic overall view in many, sometimes depriving, underground tours. Colours and forms that inspire. As beautiful as only nature can create them!