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The Top 20 Waterfalls in Upper Franconia

However you get there, waterfalls are breathtaking places, and you have 20

beautiful waterfalls to choose from in Upper Franconia. So you can better figure out which one to visit …

Last updated: September 24, 2025

Lillach Tufa Terraces

Really a highlight that is second to none. The path along the Lillach has a few steps (therefore it is only partially suitable for prams), but it is well developed …

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Sinter terraces and waterfall on the Wasserwiesenbach

Interesting in every season, because everything changes again and again. The water always works ...

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Pfersag Waterfall

At the "Pfersag-Wasserfall" you come by the circular walk Felsensteig or on the Gottesgartenrundweg Nord. The last few meters to the waterfall can be slippery and muddy. The about two …

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👹 Teufelsloch

This gorge is natural, only a few small footbridges, with steps and small waterfalls, is accessible all year round.

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Teufelsloch Waterfalls

It's beautiful how the clear water rushes over the mossy rocks. It's not one of the big waterfalls, but it's enchanting nonetheless.

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Wedenbach Tufa Terraces and Waterfall

In the middle of the village a gem

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Moritzbach Waterfall

From the small church of St. Moritz, the water of the Kalktuffbach gushes over the sinter terraces on the right of the trail, down to the valley of Leutenbach.

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The Sauloch gorge, an interesting and also a little mysterious place, which I only found out about through Komoot.

At this point, I would like to thank everyone who shares their discoveries with the rest of us.

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Deichselbach Tufa Terraces (Tufa Steps)

The Deichselbach, which rises from several sources here, leaves behind a staircase made of tufa, which reaches about 20m into the valley. It is particularly worth coming here if there have been rainy days before.

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Großer Tummler Karst Spring

After the snow melts in spring, karst water emerges from the rock hole, at times in a flood that covers the entire valley floor of the dry valley up to …

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The Top 20 Waterfalls in Upper Franconia

Lillach Tufa Terraces

Sinter terraces and waterfall on the Wasserwiesenbach

Pfersag Waterfall

👹 Teufelsloch

Teufelsloch Waterfalls

Wedenbach Tufa Terraces and Waterfall

Moritzbach Waterfall

Sauloch Gorge

Deichselbach Tufa Terraces (Tufa Steps)

Großer Tummler Karst Spring

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