Giessbach, Multi-tiered waterfall in Brienz, Switzerland
The Giessbach Falls create a sequence of fourteen distinct cascades, dropping 400 meters from the mountains into Lake Brienz through forested slopes.
The waterfall gained recognition in the 1800s when the Grandhotel Giessbach was constructed nearby, marking the beginning of tourism in the region.
Many Swiss painters and photographers have documented the falls throughout different seasons, contributing to Switzerland's natural heritage documentation.
Visitors can reach the falls via boat from Brienz to the Giessbach pier, followed by a funicular ride or walking path to viewing platforms.
The water current powers a vintage funicular railway system that transports guests between Lake Brienz and the Grandhotel since 1879.
GPS coordinates: 46.73355,8.02382
Latest update: March 7, 2025 00:13
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