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The Top 20 Waterfalls in Thuringia

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

beautiful waterfalls to choose from in Thuringia. 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 6, 2025

Elfengrotte Waterfall

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A highlight that you should treat yourself to, the way to the 2nd floor requires surefootedness.

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Trusetal Waterfall

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Simply impressively beautiful 🍃😊🍂🦊

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Spitterfall

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Idyllic little waterfall. With a drop of 32 meters, it is said to be the highest natural waterfall in Thuringia.

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Ludwigsklamm and Ludwig Grotto Waterfall

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This small gorge is an alternative to the Landgrafen- and Drachenschlucht. It can be easily reached on foot or by bike. Halfway along the way, a remarkable waterfall awaits curious guests.

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Chrysopras Weir on the Schwarza River

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It was built at the beginning of the 20th century and served to regulate the water level of the Schwarza and to create an artificial tributary, the Lache.

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Luisenthal Waterfall

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A beautiful man-made waterfall

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Schwarza Waterfall (Schwarza Valley)

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This cycle path is one of the most beautiful in all of Thuringia and I'm not just saying that because it's my home. The path is only hard-packed gravel and …

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Spitterfall Waterfall

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The entrance to the path can easily be overlooked and turns into a little adventure in snow or wet conditions - you should definitely be sure-footed

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Waidbach and Waterfall in Mühlberg

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The Weidbach flows under Karl-Marxstrasse and Burgstrasse. The aqueduct is an artificially created watercourse that used to be used to carry the Weidbach to Steigmühle. Today, the Weidbach water flows …

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Trusetal Waterfall Levada

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It's just beautiful here. There were very few people here today. We were able to take our time and look at everything that pleased and pleased and above all enjoy …

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Looking for more great places nearby? See even more amazing waterfalls in Thuringia with these guides per region:

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The Top 20 Waterfalls in Thuringia

Elfengrotte Waterfall

Trusetal Waterfall

Spitterfall

Ludwigsklamm and Ludwig Grotto Waterfall

Chrysopras Weir on the Schwarza River

Luisenthal Waterfall

Schwarza Waterfall (Schwarza Valley)

Spitterfall Waterfall

Waidbach and Waterfall in Mühlberg

Trusetal Waterfall Levada

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