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The Top 13 Waterfalls in the Vogtland

However you get there, waterfalls are breathtaking places, and you have 13

beautiful waterfalls to choose from in the Vogtland. 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 23, 2025

Rißfälle Waterfalls

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Fairytale place in the middle of the Ore Mountains or Vogtland. Fairytale place in the middle of the Ore Mountains or Vogtland.

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Old Sorgbruch Quarry and Waterfall

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An old quarry with a small waterfall and adjacent "Lost Places" buildings! Interesting area during a great hike! 🤩👍

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Gera waterfall

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Beautifully situated small waterfalls next to the adjacent orchid meadow.

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Overflow of the Equalizing Basin (Ausgleichbecken)

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Highlights of the dam are the views of the cascades and the dam wall, the view from the Grobisch, the quarry area and the carp meadow.

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Saale River Waterfalls and Bridge Between Ziegenrück and Walsburg

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Beautiful piece of nature. Splendid

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Auma River and Waterfalls

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The Auma is a 34.2 km long tributary of the Weida in the district of Greiz in Thuringia. It rises in a wetland used by numerous ponds south-east of Linda …

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Vogtland Waterfalls

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Nice little rest area available

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Riss Falls, Hammerbrücke

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Nice gem for a small afternoon round.

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Sorgbruch Waterfall (Former Quarry)

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This is a former quarry on the Köhlersteig.

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Cascades — Outflow of the Burgteich

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For a simple jump, the run-off is about 2.0m wide and very slippery in rainy weather. Who dares wins 😉 .
The cascade, on the other hand, offers a beautiful photo motif at any time of the year

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The Top 13 Waterfalls in the Vogtland

Rißfälle Waterfalls

Old Sorgbruch Quarry and Waterfall

Gera waterfall

Overflow of the Equalizing Basin (Ausgleichbecken)

Saale River Waterfalls and Bridge Between Ziegenrück and Walsburg

Auma River and Waterfalls

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Riss Falls, Hammerbrücke

Sorgbruch Waterfall (Former Quarry)

Cascades — Outflow of the Burgteich

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