Cascade du Bockloch, Natural waterfall near Kruth, France
Cascade du Bockloch is a waterfall formed by two successive drops in the Vosges mountains near Kruth. It flows into Lake Kruth-Wildenstein and shapes the landscape with its powerful descent down the right bank.
This waterfall formed during the glacial period of the Vosges mountains when ice shaped the mountainous terrain. The steep slopes and rocky formations visible today result from millions of years of geological forces.
Local stories tell of a knight from Wildenstein Castle who pursued a black deer here on Christmas day and met his fate at these waters. This tale remains part of the region's oral traditions and adds layers of meaning to visits.
The waterfall serves as the starting point for a circular hiking trail marked in blue that takes around 90 minutes. The path climbs through the Hinterbockloch valley on steep sections and requires sturdy footwear for safety.
The name Bockloch comes from words meaning goat hole, possibly referencing wild goats that once roamed these mountain regions. This linguistic detail hints at how local people historically understood and named their landscape.
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