Dooser Wasserfall, Natural waterfall in Franconian Switzerland, Germany.
Description
The Dooser Waterfall forms where the Aufseß meets the Wiesent River, dropping about 2 meters (6 feet) over limestone rock faces. The cascade flows through natural stone layers before pooling in a basin below.
History
Records first mention the waterfall in 1449 as part of the local landscape. The flow was significantly reduced during the 1800s when quarrying activities altered the stone formation.
Culture
The waterfall drew painters and sketchers throughout the 1800s who came to record its natural beauty. Local artists found inspiration in the limestone cliffs and flowing water.
Practical
The waterfall sits about 200 meters (650 feet) south of Doos hamlet and is accessible via well-marked trails through the nature park. Sturdy footwear is advisable as the paths can be slippery near the water.
Did you know?
What visitors see today is only half the original height of this waterfall. The reduction happened gradually over decades as extraction activities changed the surrounding terrain.
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