Röthbach Waterfall, Tallest waterfall in Berchtesgaden, Germany.
The Röthbach Waterfall descends 470 meters through multiple rocky tiers, creating a vertical cascade with a width of 40 meters and total length of 250 meters.
The waterfall gained recognition in the 19th century when mountaineers first documented its measurements, establishing it as Germany's highest waterfall and Europe's tallest outside Norway.
Local Bavarian folklore connects the waterfall to tales of water spirits who protected travelers crossing through the Berchtesgaden Alps during ancient trading routes.
Visitors reach the waterfall by taking an electric boat across Lake Königssee to Salet, followed by a moderate hike around Lake Obersee to the observation points.
The water volume varies dramatically between seasons, reaching its peak during May's snow melt and reducing to thin streams during September's dry period.
Location: Berchtesgaden
Elevation above the sea: 860 m
Height: 470 m
Length: 250 m
Width: 40 m
Website: http://www.umweltatlas.bayern.de/mapapps/resources/reports/geotope/generateBericht.pdf?additionallayerfieldvalue=172R030
GPS coordinates: 47.50194,13.01219
Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:39
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