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Felsengrotte

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In the south face of Mont`Orfano, there is an impressive rock cave through which the ascent route passes.
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Felsengrotte

Coordinates

45.940969, 8.447885

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45°56'27.5"N 8°26'52.4"E

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32T 457203 5087637

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