Höllbachgspreng, Natural waterfall in Bavarian Forest National Park, Germany.
Höllbachgspreng is a waterfall in the Bavarian Forest where the stream rushes through narrow rock passages between tall gneiss walls. The water creates a forceful cascade that thunders through the tightly packed rock slopes in this forested mountain area.
The landscape was carved during the last ice age when glaciers excavated the steep terrain across the Bavarian region. The stream has since enlarged the rock passages and created the cascades we see today.
The name comes from early settlers who found the dark surrounding forest and narrow gorge ominous and otherworldly. Today visitors come to experience the raw power of the water and stand among the steep rock faces that have been shaped by the stream over millennia.
You can reach the waterfall by hiking from several parking areas including Scheuereck, Zwieslerwaldhaus, or White Bridge, with shuttle bus service available. The trail to the falls is fairly short, but paths can become slippery depending on weather conditions.
The rock surfaces are home to rare plant species that thrive in the moist, shaded areas and are found only in a few places across the region. These specialized inhabitants of the rock faces show how the waterfall has created its own ecosystem.
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