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The Top 10 Waterfalls in the Altmühltal

However you get there, waterfalls are breathtaking places, and you have 10

beautiful waterfalls to choose from in the Altmühltal. 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 7, 2025

Tufa Cascades of the Weiße Laber

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It is February 2021 and after the snowmelt and rain in the last few days, the tufa cascades are an impressive natural spectacle. Lots of water rushes down over the …

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Tufa Cascades

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You have to run up a little to see the cascades nice - in the lower part of the stream is dried up. (June)

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Schambach Waterfall

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Here flows small river Schambach in Altmühlkanal and thereby generates this small waterfall. Located in the city park (3 castles park). Here is a recreation area. There are always trim …

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Travertine Terraces in Kaisinger Valley

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The waterfalls with real water are so beautiful to look at. Please note that no entry is allowed so that our beautiful nature is preserved! 👍😉

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Kalktuff Cascade Trail

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Unfortunately, Komoot doesn't know the route. I'll try to enter the route in Komoot. Nice trail. There's currently a tree lying across it, so you have to lift your bike over it.

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Sinter Terraces in Rachental

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The refuge in the Rachental is a very worthwhile place to rest and linger.
At the moment (as of February 26th, 2022) there are many trees all over the place - also over the path.

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Riedenburg Recreation Park with waterfall and sculptures

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Beautiful park with plenty of seating to enjoy the backwater, the overflows and the small waterfall.

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Marienklause and Waterfall

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Nice little resting place and a small waterfall to cool off.

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Spring and small waterfall in Mühltal

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very nice, small gully with a small waterfall. But looks mighty beautiful

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Sinter Terraces and Basin near Günzenhofen

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Above the Altental (near Günzenhofen), very hidden on the side of the road, easy to miss! The stream forms small waterfalls and sinter terraces here, which plunge into a picturesque …

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The Top 10 Waterfalls in the Altmühltal

Tufa Cascades of the Weiße Laber

Tufa Cascades

Schambach Waterfall

Travertine Terraces in Kaisinger Valley

Kalktuff Cascade Trail

Sinter Terraces in Rachental

Riedenburg Recreation Park with waterfall and sculptures

Marienklause and Waterfall

Spring and small waterfall in Mühltal

Sinter Terraces and Basin near Günzenhofen

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