Höllbachgspreng, Natural waterfall in Bavarian Forest National Park, Germany.
The Höllbach stream rushes through narrow passages between high gneiss rocks, creating a powerful cascade in the forested mountainside.
The formation of this natural site occurred during the last ice age, which carved out the steep-sided terrain hollow in the Bavarian landscape.
Local residents named the stream Höllbach, meaning 'hell stream', due to the dark nature of the surrounding forest that suggested an entrance to hell.
The hiking trail to reach the waterfall starts from designated parking areas at Scheuereck, Zwieslerwaldhaus, or White Bridge, with Igelbus shuttle service available.
The waterfall area contains rare plant species including sulphur dust lichen, alpine lady-fern, and Hungarian gentian growing on rocky surfaces.
GPS coordinates: 49.09045,13.29643
Latest update: March 7, 2025 05:39
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