Dietlinger Wasserfall

Dietlinger Wasserfall is a multi-tiered waterfall in the southeastern Black Forest that drops about 70 meters across several cascades. The water flows through a narrow gorge bounded by reddish-brown rock walls framed by surrounding forest.

The waterfall formed through natural geological processes in the Schwarza gorge, shaped by thousands of years of water erosion. Today's rock walls bear the marks of this long history of landscape change.

The waterfall draws walkers and nature enthusiasts who want to experience the raw, unspoiled landscape of the Black Forest. The steep gorge and surrounding forest create a place where visitors can feel close to the region's wild natural character.

The site is reached via a secured serpentine path from Dietlingen, which can be slippery in wet weather conditions. Visitors should wear sturdy footwear and allow time to explore the different levels of the falls at their own pace.

The surrounding gorge harbors a specialized forest mix of maple and ash trees, which thrive in the damp, shaded conditions. This unusual tree composition creates a microclimate found nowhere else so distinctly in the broader region.

GPS coordinates: 47.67318,8.24965

Latest update: December 12, 2025 09:04