Mattenbach Falls, Vertical waterfall in Lauterbrunnen Valley, Switzerland
Mattenbach Falls drops 840 meters (2,756 feet) from the eastern wall of Lauterbrunnen Valley, creating multiple cascades through the limestone cliffs as the water descends. The waterfall breaks into several streams as it falls, forming a dramatic display visible from various locations throughout the valley.
The waterfall flows from snowmelt and glacier water from the surrounding peaks, a process that has continuously shaped the valley over thousands of years. The constant water erosion carved the limestone walls into the form we see today.
The waterfall is part of the natural landscape that shapes how locals and visitors experience the valley throughout the year. People gather at viewpoints to watch the water descend, making it a focal point in the region's relationship with its environment.
The waterfall flows most powerfully during spring and early summer when snowmelt swells the water volume to its peak. Multiple viewpoints around the valley allow you to see the falls from different angles without difficult hiking.
The waterfall turns into mist and spray before reaching the ground due to the narrow valley winds and thin air currents that disperse the falling water. This means the cascade is never the same twice, changing appearance with each gust of wind.
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