Todtmooser Wasserfall, Cascade waterfall in Todtmoos, Black Forest, Germany.
Todtmooser Waterfall is formed by the Rüttebach in the upper Wehratal valley between the Todtmoos hamlets of Rütte and Hintertodtmoos. The stream drops a total of 34 metres over a valley step carved during the glacial periods of the Black Forest. The cascade begins with a double step, then continues as two sliding falls of about 8 metres each.
The Rüttebach cut the Todtmooser waterfall's double step and two sliding falls of about 8 metres each into a valley step formed during the cold-period glaciations of the Black Forest. Since 1986 the falls have been protected as an areal natural monument for their rare form, size and location within the built-up area.
The waterfall lies on the Todtmooser Lebküchlerweg, a certified Genießerpfad (pleasure trail) that passes directly by the falls. The stream feeding it, the Rüttebach, carries roughly four times the water of the Hohwehra and is therefore the actual upper course of the Wehra.
The waterfall is reached from a car park on the L146 between Todtmoos and Bernau, and a secured footbridge leads to the falls. The Genießerpfad Todtmooser Lebküchlerweg long-distance trail also passes the site. The ground near the bridge can be damp, so sturdy footwear helps.
The waterfall is fed by the Rüttebach stream, which originates from the Rotkreuz mountain area and eventually flows into the Wehra river downstream. This connection shows how small mountain streams feed into larger river systems across the region.
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