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The Top 20 Waterfalls in Franconian Switzerland

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

beautiful waterfalls to choose from in Franconian Switzerland. So you can better figure out which one to visit on your next trip outdoors, see photos and tips of each waterfall below — and easily plan your next adventure!

Last updated: November 4, 2025

Lillach Tufa Terraces

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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

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

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👹 Devil's Hole (Teufelsloch)

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

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Devil’s Hole Waterfalls

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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

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In the middle of the village a gem

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Moritzbach Waterfall and Tufa Terraces

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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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Deichselbach Tufa Terraces (Tufa Steps)

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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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Great Tummler Karst Spring

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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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Arzloch Waterfall

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The Arzloch is an atmospheric, wild gorge with eroded sandstone layers. Due to its humid local climate, it is home to rare animal and plant species, a waterfall and the …

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Aftergraben Gorge

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A geological feature is the so-called ravine ravines. One of them is the Aftergraben on the southwestern edge of the Limmersdorfer Forest. Due to the shady location and high humidity …

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The Top 20 Waterfalls in Franconian Switzerland

Lillach Tufa Terraces

Sinter terraces and waterfall on the Wasserwiesenbach

👹 Devil's Hole (Teufelsloch)

Devil’s Hole Waterfalls

Wedenbach tufa terraces and waterfall

Moritzbach Waterfall and Tufa Terraces

Deichselbach Tufa Terraces (Tufa Steps)

Great Tummler Karst Spring

Arzloch Waterfall

Aftergraben Gorge

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