Jungfernsprung, Wasserfall des Zopenitzenbachs im oberen Mölltal bei Aichhorn
Jungfernsprung is a waterfall in Heiligenblut, Austria, that drops steeply over a rocky wall with a height of about 120 meters in multiple cascades. The water crashes downward and creates impressive spray that can be viewed from below or from a nearby viewpoint platform.
The waterfall was created by erosion from glacial melt and mountain streams over thousands of years and is part of the larger water system within the Hohe Tauern National Park. The region has long centered around the power of water and the local stories rooted in it.
The name Jungfernsprung comes from an old legend about a young woman who fled from a persistent hunter and jumped from the rocks. The story tells that angels carried her during the fall and she survived unharmed, giving the site deep cultural meaning that locals and visitors still remember today.
The waterfall is reachable via a short and easy round walk of about one hour from Heiligenblut and the path is well-marked and suitable for most visitors, including families with children. Wear slip-resistant shoes since the rocks can be wet and bring a light jacket because of the spray.
On clear days, visitors at the viewpoint can see a rainbow forming in the spray of the waterfall where sunlight hits the fine water droplets. This fleeting optical phenomenon makes each visit feel like a special moment.
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