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With a total drop of 163 meters, the Triberg Waterfalls are among the highest and most famous in Germany. Located in the heart of the High Black Forest, the Gutach River plunges over granite rocks in seven distinct tiers into the Triberg basin. The cascades are accessible year-round and offer an especially impressive natural spectacle after heavy rainfall or during the snowmelt. The site was developed for tourism as early as 1884 and equipped with electric lighting, which today provides a mystical atmosphere in the evenings. Various hiking trails, such as the Cascade Trail or the Culture Trail, lead visitors directly to the thundering waters and offer numerous viewing platforms. The area is also well-known for its large squirrel population, which can often be observed in close proximity to the paths. Geologically, the waterfalls were formed by the uplifting of the Black Forest and the erosion of the hard granite bedrock.
- Location: Baden-Württemberg, Germany
- Top sights: Rohrhardsberg - Obere Elz · Griesbacher Eck · Blindensee
- Nearby: Triberg (6 km)
Best time to visit & climate
The most pleasant time to visit is Jun–Aug.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg °C | -1 | -1 | 3 | 8 | 12 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 13 | 9 | 3 | 0 |
| Rain mm | 110 | 83 | 94 | 80 | 131 | 110 | 117 | 114 | 89 | 111 | 97 | 122 |
📋 Practical info
Geography
Facts
- The total height of the waterfalls is 163 meters.
- The water plunges over granite rock in seven main tiers.
- The first electric lighting was installed as early as 1884.
- Approximately 500,000 people visit the site annually.
- The waterfalls are fed by the Gutach River.
- The paths remain accessible in winter and are often spectacularly iced over.
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Sights in the town Triberg Waterfalls (10)
Griesbacher Eck
Subpeak of Obereck in the Black Forest, elevation 1136 meters.
Blindensee
Nature reserve in Baden-Württemberg, centered on a bog lake with reed beds.
Schwedenschanze
Part of a fortification, likely originating in the 17th century.
Rohrhardsberg
Mountain in the Black Forest, 1152 m high, offering views of the Elz valley.
Obereck
Mountain in the Black Forest, 1177 m, a popular hiking destination.
Yacher Höhe
Viewpoint above Triberg, overlooking the waterfalls.
Martinskapelle
Chapel in Triberg, dedicated to Saint Martin.
Donauquelle (hydrologisch)
Hydrological source of the Danube, confluence of Breg and Brigach rivers.
Bregquelle
Source of the Breg river, the longest headstream of the Danube, near Furtwangen.
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