Wasserlochklamm, Palfau, Natural canyon with karst spring in Palfau, Austria.
Wasserlochklamm is a limestone gorge near Palfau with an underground spring and multiple waterfalls. The path uses wooden stairs and narrow walkways along steep rock walls, passing five separate cascades as you move through.
The gorge formed over millions of years as water gradually dissolved and carved through limestone layers. Its current shape developed during the ice age period when meltwater intensified the erosion process.
The name refers to the water hole spring flowing through the gorge, which has shaped how locals perceive this landscape. Visitors notice how the water emerges from the limestone and defines the entire walking route.
The best time to visit falls during warmer months when the water is easier to navigate and the path feels safer. Sturdy footwear and caution on wet stairs matter, since surfaces can become slippery.
Water does not come from above like typical waterfalls but instead emerges directly from the rock face and feeds all the cascades from within. This underground spring system changes its flow volume by season, completely shifting the canyon's character.
Location: Landl
GPS coordinates: 47.70475,14.87903
Latest update: December 9, 2025 12:20
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