Nationalpark Hohe Tauern

Krimmler Wasserfälle


5th highest waterfalls in the world



This is impressive, mystical and unique: A visit to the Krimmler Wasserfälle (Krimml Falls) in the Salzburg district of Pinzgau with a total drop height of 380 metres across three cascades is an overwhelming experience. As the fifth highest waterfall in the world, it is an impressive natural spectacle and offers photo opportunities aplenty.

A separate trail takes you up close to this spectacle of water and light framed by the splendid backdrop of the Hohe Tauern National Park.

 

 


  • Trail description:

    Accessible via Zillertal (Ziller valley) and the Gerlosspass (Gerlos pass) or via Mittersill to Krimml. 10 – 15 minutes of walking gets you to the car park at the lowest waterfall. From there, the waterfall trail heads uphill in hairpins to the topmost waterfall (walking time approx. 1.15 hrs) and then further in the Krimmler Achental (Krimml Achen valley). Viewing platforms provide you with spectacular views of the roaring waters of the Krimmler Wasserfälle.

     

    Starting point:

    Car park at the start of the waterfall trail

    Arriving by public transport:

    Information can be found on the websites for Postbus and Pinzgauer Lokalbahn (Pinzgau local railway).

    www.postbus.at

    www.pinzgauer-lokalbahn.info

    Accessible in winter:

    No – the waterfall trail is open from May 1st to late October

    Features:

    Roaring water in all variations; impressive gorge motifs; flora: 327 different species of moss, birds, wetland vegetation. If you can get to the top of the waterfall trail, then you can continue your walk into the Krimmler Achental – a high mountain valley with lush pastures and meandering rivers.

    Best time to visit:

    Fascinating light/water play motifs can be captured throughout the day (mornings until early afternoon in sunlight).

    The waterfall has the most water from late June and in July.

    Refreshment points:

    Several opportunities at the foot of the waterfall and others in Krimmler Achental.

    Path length / walking time:

    4.15 km / 1.5 hrs (one way)  

    Related links:

    www.wasserfaelle-krimml.at

    Information:

    Hohe Tauern National Park – Salzburg

    Gerlosstraße 18, 5730 Mittersill

    Austria

    Tel. +43 / (0) 6562  40849-33

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