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The Top 13 Waterfalls around Forchheim

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

beautiful waterfalls to choose from around Forchheim. 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 22, 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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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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Kalkach Waterfall

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The waterfall became a deadly flood in 1778, when the masses of water from the Kalkach swept away a house and killed 7 people and the cattle. The story of …

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Small Waterfalls in Fränkische Schweiz - Veldensteiner Forst

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The waterfalls are always beautiful to see - a highlight in every season

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Wiesent Waterfall

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In addition to the small waterfall, you will also find enough space on the adjacent lawns on the Wiesent to really stretch your legs. If you want to refresh yourself …

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Naturpurbach Waterfall

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What can I say, a really nice place for a break. Everywhere you can hear the sound of the waterfall, very nice. Be sure to stop and marvel at the beautiful waterfall.

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Fountain at Gries

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The Brunnen am Gries was built in 1977 by the Franconian Switzerland Association Egloffstein. At Easter it is decorated by the pupils of the elementary school Egloffstein.

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Langenbruckermühle Watermill and Waterfall

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The mill is on the Schwabach. In addition to the wasteland, there are now five residential buildings. Directly north is a soccer field that belongs to the Leuchtturm youth club. 300 meters to the west is the Habernhofermühle. Source: de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Langenbruckermühle

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Lillach Tufa Terraces

Sinter terraces and waterfall on the Wasserwiesenbach

Wedenbach Tufa Terraces and Waterfall

Moritzbach Waterfall and Tufa Terraces

Kalkach Waterfall

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