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The Top 20 Waterfalls in Zentralschweiz

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

beautiful waterfalls to choose from in Zentralschweiz. 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 12, 2025

Risleten Waterfall

At the end of the Risletenschlucht, the Choltalbach falls over several steps into Lake Lucerne.

Nice hike, a bit steep.

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Dundelbach Waterfall

Wonderful waterfall on the southern shore of Lake Lungern. The masses of water rush down here over two steps. In summer the Dundelbach has little water, but after heavy rainfall the waterfall is particularly impressive.

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Emmensprung (Source of the Waldemme)

Above a small forest, the spring water bubbles out of the ground as if from nowhere, rushing down into the forest over moss-covered rocks and forming two waterfalls. It then …

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Stäuber Waterfall

Great waterfall! There are one or two places to rest in the meadow to take a closer look at the waterfall.

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Waterfall and Descent to Klimsenhorn (Pilatus)

The path from Oberlauelen up to the Klimenshorn is quite steep and it is amazing how fast you can gain altitude through the slope. For the way it needs already …

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fairy-tale-like landscape

For us the path was very steep and narrow. We were heading towards Musenalp on this "Chästrägerweg". I wrote an article about this: aufsehen.ch/niederrickenbach-musenalp-14-august-2022

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Hundloch Spring

Absolutely go to look, is only a minute from the street! At the end of the lake is the so-called "dog hole" on the right bank, also known as "dog …

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Waterfalls Trail Below Fürenalp

A top single track runs below the Fürenalp along the Aa. The river is fed by numerous smaller waterfalls. The trail runs right through there and with Karacho you can …

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Lorze River Trail and Covered Bridge

The riding along the lorze is a beautiful very slightly downhill way back from Aegeri to Zug and always great to stop for picknick.

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Schwarzenbach Waterfall

Enchanted, sintered waterfall. With the right footwear you can walk behind the waterfall. Directly below the Wildenburg castle ruins. Can also be done with smaller children.

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The Top 20 Waterfalls in Zentralschweiz

Risleten Waterfall

Dundelbach Waterfall

Emmensprung (Source of the Waldemme)

Stäuber Waterfall

Waterfall and Descent to Klimsenhorn (Pilatus)

fairy-tale-like landscape

Hundloch Spring

Waterfalls Trail Below Fürenalp

Lorze River Trail and Covered Bridge

Schwarzenbach Waterfall

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