Kuhfluchtwasserfälle, Natural cascade system in Farchant, Germany.
Description
Kuhfluchtwasserfälle is a waterfall system consisting of multiple cascades along the Kuhfluchtgraben stream. The combined drops span approximately 270 meters (885 feet) through forested mountain terrain between steep rock faces.
History
The waterfall sits along the Königsweg trail, a historic path that King Maximilian II of Bavaria traveled during a regional visit in 1858. This old route connects the area's natural features to 19th-century royal travels through the region.
Culture
The name Kuhflucht comes from an old term for water convergence, not from a supposed escape of cows as locals often joke. This naming history reflects how water features in the Alps often carry names tied to their geological behavior rather than folklore.
Practical
The waterfalls are reached via a hiking trail of about 1.5 kilometers (0.9 miles) from the parking area. Plan roughly ninety minutes to walk through and view all the cascades comfortably.
Did you know?
The waterfall system includes six smaller cascades before reaching the main drop zone. The largest individual cascade measures around 30 meters (98 feet), making it the most striking single plunge in the sequence.
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