Krimml Waterfalls

The gorgeous scenery of the Hohe Tauern National Park is your backdrop when hiking from the little village of Krimml, in the province of Salzburg, to Europe’s highest waterfalls, the “Krimml Water Falls.” Walk for abut 30 minutes from the southern end of the village, high above the Salzach valley, along the path built in 1835 by Ignaz von Kürsinger to the first view point, the Lower Falls.

The Riemannkanzel and the third view point are only about 5 minutes apart. Further along, the Regenkanzel takes you to the Middle Falls where you can literally feel the power of the water. If you feel like taking a break, the Schoenangerl restaurant at 4,216 ft. is the perfect place to do so. Of course, you’l l find the finest view at the Bergerblick, the top of the falls. Expect to spend 1 ½ hours to hike to the top. Tectonic shifts pushed the earth up to create the high distance to the bottom of the falls. Don’t miss the Krimmler Ache, a glacial creek that is the source of the waterfall!