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Waterfall · Freiburg im Breisgau, Baden-Württemberg
Triberger Wasserfälle
Waterfalls on the Gutach river, which drop about 163 metres in seven falls, in the forest above the town of Triberg, home of cuckoo clocks. There are trails and bridges along the falls.
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About Triberger Wasserfälle
The Triberger Wasserfälle are among the highest waterfalls in Germany. The Gutach river drops about 163 metres in seven main falls, from a gentle plateau down into a narrow rocky valley, just above the small town of Triberg in the heart of the Black Forest.
A trail with steps and bridges runs along the falls through the forest, with viewpoints at several levels. There are entrances at the bottom in the town and at the top, and the full walk up and down takes about an hour. On high-water days after the spring thaw and heavy rains the falls are more powerful.
Triberg is one of the towns associated with the cuckoo clock, made in the Black Forest since the 18th century. In the town and neighbouring villages there are clock shops and workshops, as well as museums about the region's clockmaking tradition.
Before you go
Practical information
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How much time to set aside
1 to 2 hours for the waterfall trail. With the town and the clock shops, half a day.
Best time
In spring, after the thaw, the falls usually have more water. In summer and autumn the forest is greener and more colourful. In winter parts of the trail may be icy: check before you go.
How to get there
From Freiburg, train to Offenburg and then a regional train on the Schwarzwaldbahn line to Triberg, about 1.5 to 2 hours in total. From Triberg station take a local bus or walk up to the falls entrance.
Tip
Wear shoes with good grip: the steps and bridges get wet from the water mist. There is an entrance fee; check before you go.
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Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Triberger Wasserfälle
What is the height of the waterfalls?
The Gutach River drops about 163 meters over seven main falls.
How do you get there by train?
From Freiburg, train to Offenburg and then the Schwarzwaldbahn line to Triberg, in about 1h30 to 2 hours. From the station, local bus or walk up.
Where to see cuckoo clocks?
In Triberg itself and the neighboring villages there are shops, workshops and museums dedicated to cuckoo clocks, a Black Forest tradition since the 18th century.