Partschins Waterfall, 98-meter waterfall near Parcines, South Tyrol, Italy

Partschins Waterfall is a natural feature in South Tyrol that creates a dramatic plunge of water down the mountainside. The volume of water flowing over the edge changes significantly with the seasons, depending on snowmelt and rainfall patterns.

The waterfall is fed by the Zielbach, a stream rising at the Lodnerferner glacier that drains the Zieltal valley and later flows into the Adige at Töll. In 2005 the waterfall was declared a natural monument for its aesthetic qualities. Studies, including one from the Technical University of Munich, confirmed the health-promoting microclimate near the falls.

The waterfall was declared a natural monument in 2005 for its aesthetic value. Studies, including one from the Technical University of Munich, confirm a health-promoting microclimate near the falls, with air particle concentrations of 800 to 1200/cm³, comparable to the cleanest air regions on Earth. The water is low in minerals and rich in rubidium, a trace element involved in nerve impulse transmission.

The marked trail to the waterfall starts in the centre of Partschins and takes about an hour and a half on foot. The falls drop 98 metres over a vertical rock step above the village. The site lies within the Gruppo di Tessa Nature Park, South Tyrol's largest, which has many hiking routes.

The waterfall does not flow with consistent volume throughout the year and appears most powerful during summer months when snowmelt feeds the volume. Those visiting in winter often find only a thin stream instead of the dramatic drop they expected.