The cave under Hasenstein is located almost 1000 meters above the Hinterrhein, not far from the famous church of St. Martin. At 7 meters deep, it is not necessarily the view that enchants. Rather, the history of the cult cave is impressive.
Story
Only around 30 years ago, children found human and animal bones in the cave. The dates indicated a date in the 7th century AD. Further excavations showed that the cave was a late Roman cult site that flourished again in the early Middle Ages. But the traces led to grave finds dating back to the 4th century BC.
A fire altar and snake vases are further evidence of the Mithras cult. At the heart of the cult is the worship of the god Mithras. The cult later merged with the sun cult to form Sol Invictus Mithras. Upon joining the cult, each member was sworn to secrecy, so much of what is known about the cult remains in the dark forever, especially since the advent of Christianity did everything it could to suppress the cult. Was that why the cave was filled in?
Access
On foot, you walk along the river across a meadow at the southern Hinterrhein bridge. Then it goes steeply up to the cave.
