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The Top 20 Waterfalls in Saxony

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

beautiful waterfalls to choose from in Saxony. 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: October 18, 2025

Gautschgrotte

As in some places in the Elbe Sandstone Mountains, the rock formation also arouses awe here. In addition to the size of this cave you act as a human being in the face of nature.

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Amselfall

Unfortunately, the Amselfallbaude is currently completely surrounded by scaffolding and is permanently closed. The Amselfall is also not accessible at the moment. Unfortunately, nothing has changed in this situation since …

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Lichtenhainer Waterfall

The Lichtenhain waterfall has been a tourist attraction since 1830. It is operated by a weir, that if necessary (presence of tourists) by the "waterfall puller" - an extra then established Office - is operated.

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Wesenitz Waterfall at Lochmühle

Another welcome rest on the Malerweg.

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Prießnitz Waterfall

The waterfall of the Prießnitz river is something special. To experience these forces of nature. you do this hike. The rest options = rest area with seating and the hut, …

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Blauenthaler Wasserfall

The highest waterfall in Saxony is man-made, but you can't tell by looking at it.

"After the First World War, the owner of the Toellische paper factory had a new …

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Untere Schleuse Waterfall and Boat Landing

Against the current, the boat tour, best to complete a hike and you have the boat alone. At the feeder there are also very delicious homemade cakes!

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Path at the Priessnitz Waterfall

Walking the path directly along the Prießnitz River is recommended in dry weather; it's very romantic. However, in rainy weather, it's better to take the Prießnitz Valley Road, where it's less muddy.

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Rißfälle Waterfalls

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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Beuthenfall Waterfall

Unfortunately, you can not approach it directly. He is blocked by a fence, because the houses are collapsing next to it. But you can still look at it very well.

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The Top 20 Waterfalls in Saxony

Gautschgrotte

Amselfall

Lichtenhainer Waterfall

Wesenitz Waterfall at Lochmühle

Prießnitz Waterfall

Blauenthaler Wasserfall

Untere Schleuse Waterfall and Boat Landing

Path at the Priessnitz Waterfall

Rißfälle Waterfalls

Beuthenfall Waterfall

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