Rieslochfälle

Rieslochfälle is a waterfall near Bodenmais that drops down a series of rocky steps in succession. The water plunges across a total height of 20 meters and spreads to about 6 meters wide as it flows through the rugged landscape of the Bavarian Forest.

Water has slowly carved this waterfall formation from the stone over millions of years through continuous erosion. This natural process of rock wearing still shapes the landscape of the Bavarian Forest today.

Generations of local residents gather near the falls during summer festivals to celebrate the natural water source that supported the region's mining activities.

The hiking paths to the waterfall are clearly marked from Bodenmais and lead to viewing areas with good sightlines of the water. The best time to visit is during warmer months when the trails are dry and easy to walk.

The water creates a series of natural pools as it falls, forming a connected sequence of basins that work like steps. These linked reservoirs develop as water flows from level to level, leaving a distinctive pattern in the rock.

Location: Bodenmais

Elevation above the sea: 939 m

Length: 20 m

Width: 6 m

Website: http://umweltatlas.bayern.de/mapapps/resources/reports/geotope/generateBericht.pdf?additionallayerfieldvalue=276R006

GPS coordinates: 49.08873,13.12019

Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:47