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The Top 17 Waterfalls in the Palatinate Forest

However you get there, waterfalls are breathtaking places, and you have 17

beautiful waterfalls to choose from in the Palatinate Forest. 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 19, 2025

Karlstalschlucht Gorge

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Very nice, romantic gorge. Ideal for an entertaining hike with dogs in summery temperatures.

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Hilschweiher

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A very idyllic spot with good food and very friendly staff.

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Hilsch Waterfall

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Beautiful small waterfall at Tiefenbach.

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Teufelsfelsen Waterfall and Cave

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The Teufelsfels is a beautiful rock formation. The short but very beautiful route is quite an experience!

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Königsmühle Historic Mill and Pond

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An idyllic little park with a pond and a very tall water fountain – and a beautiful view of the historic "Königsmühle" building, a former grain and oil mill.
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Erfweiler waterfall

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The water comes down in a steep rock channel of approx. 40m on a steep ramp from above. Whoever imagines rushing waterfalls will be disappointed. Nevertheless, a remarkable natural spectacle how this pure rock channel was created.

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Langenkopf Spring

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On the St. Martiner Quellenweg you reach after the 80-step ascent the source.

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Wartenbach Waterfalls

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The Wartenbach used to be an important drift water. The Wartenbach was heavily straightened as a flowing water for the transport of wood. Although this led to a desired increase …

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Josefsbrunnen

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Beautifully framed source, this time the Josef fountain has a lot of water and a small waterfall at the stone tumult .😍

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Waterfall and Rock Formations in Biosphärenreservat Pfälzerwald-Vosges du Nord

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Now in spring there is a small waterfall coming down from the rocks.

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The Top 17 Waterfalls in the Palatinate Forest

Karlstalschlucht Gorge

Hilschweiher

Hilsch Waterfall

Teufelsfelsen Waterfall and Cave

Königsmühle Historic Mill and Pond

Erfweiler waterfall

Langenkopf Spring

Wartenbach Waterfalls

Josefsbrunnen

Waterfall and Rock Formations in Biosphärenreservat Pfälzerwald-Vosges du Nord

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