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Lechfall
Best time to visit
Best in spring during snowmelt, when the water reaches maximum power and the waterfall roars the loudest. The afternoon sun creates beautiful rainbows above the rapids.
Budget tips
Entry is completely free, you only pay for parking in the nearby forest (approx. 3 EUR per day). There are no tickets or time restrictions.
Recommended for
Nature and waterfall lovers, Families with children (short, easy walk), Photographers looking for dramatic water shots, Travelers on the road between Austria and Germany
Plan your visit
30-45 minutes
About
Quick facts: The mighty 12-meter waterfall was created by the Lech River cascading over a rocky threshold after the last Ice Age. An incredible 40 million cubic meters of water flow through here each year.
Highlights: Beneath the surface thunders a massive natural concrete block that the water has been grinding down for thousands of years, creating incredible whirlpools and foam cushions. During high water, the entire Lechfall turns into a thunderous white cloud that you can taste on your tongue even a hundred meters away.
Insider tips
- Stand on the viewing platform as close to the water as possible, but watch out for slippery rocks, especially after rain.
- Protect your camera with a plastic bag, the water mist is intense and can wet the lens within seconds.
- Come on a weekday early in the morning, around nine o'clock no one will get there before you.
- From the bridge above the waterfall, look down into the whirlpools. The color of the water is an incredible turquoise due to fine clay.
Practical info
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