Umbal falls

Umbal Falls is a three-tiered waterfall system along the Umbalbach River in Hohe Tauern National Park in East Tirol. The falls flow through steep gorges and form a striking sequence of cascades in the alpine landscape.

The falls gained recognition in the 1920s when the Vienna Boys Choir regularly visited during their summer trips to the region. These visits helped establish the location as a tourist destination in the Alps.

The Natur-Kraft-Weg was created as Europe's first waterfalls walk with educational panels that explain the natural forces shaping the landscape. Visitors can experience the connection between glacier melt and water power directly here.

A walking trail of about 5 kilometers leads from the Ströden Car Park to several viewing platforms with different perspectives of the falls. The various platforms allow visitors to experience the waterfalls from multiple angles.

The power of Umbal Falls is generated by melt from the Umbalkees Glacier, causing water flow to vary greatly depending on the season. The strongest flow occurs during summer months when glacier melt reaches its peak.

GPS coordinates: 47.00958,12.30002

Latest update: December 8, 2025 21:03