However you get there, waterfalls are breathtaking places, and you have 11 beautiful waterfalls to choose from in Obwalden. 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!
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Hiking Highlight
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.
Tip by Tamara (unterwegs)
Hiking Highlight
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 …
Tip by Pauli
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Mountain Biking Highlight (Segment)
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 …
Tip by Sven
Mountain Biking Highlight
The unique two-step waterfall carries the national protection status. From a small trickle to a roaring brown stream, it sometimes takes only a few minutes.
More information: wanderparadies.ch/wandern/mittel/der-wilde-dundelsbach
Tip by Martin Donat
Hiking Highlight
Impressive waterfall on the Engelberger Aa beween Grafenort and Engelberg. The walk along the gorge is beautiful, with picnic areas, suspension bridges, and mountain panoramas.
Tip by Deki Fourcin
Hiking Highlight (Segment)
On the south-western slope of the Wissberg, this path is crossed by several pretty waterfalls which fall into the valley to feed the course of the Aa d'Engelberg.
Tip by Nicolas Vergnaud
Hiking Highlight
Great gorge with lots of bubbling water! Simply great! Beautiful paths!
Tip by Wanderfieber 👊 🥾🏔
Hiking Highlight
The stream flows through the crevice and you can cross it via a footbridge that is anchored to the rock.
Tip by Heloks
Hiking Highlight
beautiful bridge in the forest
Tip by Etienne
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Hiking Collection by Tamara (unterwegs)
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