The Kesslerloch is a mysterious cave in the Herblingertal in the canton of Schaffhausen in Switzerland. It is located at the southeast foot of the Reiat plateau and is about 200 m² in size. The cave is divided by a stone pillar and is a popular destination for nature lovers.
The cave is a place of peace and quiet. Daylight falls through the entrance and creates a mystical atmosphere. The walls of the cave are covered with stalagmites and stalactites that have formed over thousands of years.
In prehistoric times, the Kesslerloch was an important place for reindeer hunters. They used the cave as protection from the icy cold and as a hunting station. Numerous archaeological finds have been made inside the cave, including tools, weapons and works of art.
The Kesslerloch is a place of history and nature. It is a place where you can get a glimpse of the past and enjoy the beauty of nature.
Finds
Small art, tools and weapons from the Stone Age dating back up to 18,000 years were found in the cave , including the famous "Searching Reindeer". The finds show that Stone Age people were already able to create works of art. Finds from the Kesslerloch are on display in the Allerheiligen Museum in Schaffhausen.
Kesslerloch
The cave owes its name to the Yenish people (formerly called Kessler in eastern Switzerland, still a common surname today), who in the early modern period collected pots and other cooking utensils (= kettles) in surrounding communities, repaired them in the cave and then sold them again.
Access
There are parking spaces above the Kesslerloch.
