Austria can certainly be classified as a country where you can find a lake, river or stream practically at every turn. The sheer number of waterfalls will delight you and not leave you cold. The beautiful landscape goes hand in hand with stunning panoramas, beautiful clear water and fauna. Significant waterfalls are surrounded by hiking trails built both in virgin nature and original wooden suspension trails that lead through gorges, under waterfalls, around pools, along the mountains.
TOP 6 waterfalls you should definitely visiton your holiday in Austria:
- Bad Gasteiner Wasserfall - located right in the town of Bad Gastein. It is located in the heart of the Gasteiner Gasteiner. Bad Gasteiner Fall is definitely one of the amazing landmarks of the location. The waterfall is a three-tiered, cascading 127 m high - it has become the target of many artists and perfectly underlines the attractiveness of the spa town. Along the waterfall runs the Wasserfallweg nature trail - where along the way you learn about natural and technical information regarding the area and the waterfall. A stone bridge arches over the waterfall, giving you a perfect view of the landscape.
- Krimmler Wasserfalle - are said to be the 2nd highest waterfalls in Europe and the 5th highest in the world - located at 1070-1450 m above sea level on the border of the High Taurus and Zillertal Alps. The waterfalls are one of the most visited places in Raskouk, so expect that you will definitely not enjoy the spectacular view alone. The waterfall is three-tiered. The walk to the top of the waterfall is moderate, taking about 2 hours from the parking lot on a leisurely walk. It's definitely worth it, the view is unforgettable.
- Zammer Lochputz - a roaring mass of water that falls to the hiker's feet. The Lötzbach River has been building the magical Zammer Lochputz gorge here for many years. The entire canyon is surrounded by the beautiful Wasser-Erlebnis-Steig hiking trail, which leads over footbridges and galleries directly to the magnificent Lötzer Wasserfall - home to one of Austria's oldest power stations.
- Wasserlochklamm - the waterfalls and cascades are located in Styria - in the village of Palfau. The hiking trail will dazzle you with its beautiful nature, perfectly constructed and fantastically designed trail. You will enjoy a wonderful walk and the drops from the waterfalls will fall around you. The Wasserlochklamm trail is considered one of nature's most amazing puns. Once you're there, you'll understand why - the water has eroded the riverbeds, dug deep pools, and glorious waterfalls tumble down from above. A wooden footbridge is built on a rock over the wild water of the gorge, giving the place a perfect atmosphere.
- Tscheppaschlucht Ferlach - the trail through the gorge is not exactly easy, so children's health or age should be considered. The untamed nature is enriched by other attractions than the wild rivers and waterfalls, the impressive Teufelbricke suspension bridge to which a spiral staircase leads. The bridge is definitely not for the faint hearted who are afraid of heights, as as soon as you step on it, you only walk on a transparent grating. As soon as you cross it, you will have a wonderful view of the waterfall.
- Golling Wasserfalls - this beautiful romantic waterfall is not one of the extra busy tourist spots. It is located near the town of Golling just outside Salzburg. The hike around the waterfall is some 3 km approx. The roaring waterfall falls from a height of 76 m and can therefore be heard from a distance. The waterfall is lined along its entire course by a wooden staircase that takes hikers up to the top of the waterfall. This waterfall has also become a target for many painters.
Austria is full of natural attractions, gorges, waterfalls, we have mentioned 5 of them and we will gradually get to know more, so that you can choose what suits you best for your holiday in Austria.