Routes

Route planner

Features

Product updates

Get the App

Discover

Places to see

Waterfalls

Germany

Hesse

Regierungsbezirk Kassel

Kassel District

Werra-Meißner-Kreis

Wanfried

Elfengrund Waterfall

Discover

Places to see

Waterfalls

Germany

Hesse

Regierungsbezirk Kassel

Kassel District

Werra-Meißner-Kreis

Wanfried

Elfengrund Waterfall

Recommended by 132 hikers out of 137

This Highlight is in a protected area

Please check local regulations for: Geo-Naturpark Frau-Holle-Land

Save

Location: Wanfried, Werra-Meißner-Kreis, Kassel District, Regierungsbezirk Kassel, Hesse, Germany

Save

See hikes here

Take Me There

Routes here

Best Hikes to Elfengrund Waterfall

4.8

(207)

795

hikers

1. View of Wanfried – Plesse Grill and Picnic Area loop from Hildebrandshausen

12.1km

03:39

390m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Intermediate

4.8

(250)

953

hikers

2. View of Wanfried – Elfengrund Waterfall loop from Wanfried

12.3km

03:37

360m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Intermediate

4.6

(28)

hikers

3. Elfengrund Waterfall – Muschelkalk Quarry loop from Wendehausen

4.02km

01:07

70m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Easy

Tips

Daniela - danik145

January 11, 2024

Calcareous tuff springs, like here in Elfengrund, are an unusual, rare habitat that needs to be protected. They occur in areas where the groundwater is heavily enriched with dissolved lime. The waterfall in Elfengrund is one of the largest tufa springs in Hesse. The Gatterbach, which rises from nearby springs, has over time piled up the limestone tuff on mosses and formed steps for waterfalls through the constant supply of lime deposits. Due to their porous structure, the limestone tuffs are extremely fragile and therefore endangered. It is therefore forbidden to enter, otherwise the naturally formed structure will be destroyed!

Translated by Google •

Nordhesse

April 24, 2023

The Gatterbach, which rises from nearby springs, has over time piled up the limestone tuffs through the constant supply of lime deposits and formed the waterfalls in the Elfengrund.

In earlier times the Gatterbach operated 8 mills in and around Wanfried.

Translated by Google •

Peter 😎

September 6, 2025

Very nicely laid out place for viewing

Translated by Google •

In the know? Log-in to add a tip for other adventurers!

Details

Informations

Elevation 330 m

Weather

Today

Monday 22 September

12°C

8°C

0 %

If you start your activity now...

Max wind speed: 9.0 km/h

Most visited during

January

February

March

April

May

June

July

August

September

October

November

December

See hikes here

Take Me There

Location: Wanfried, Werra-Meißner-Kreis, Kassel District, Regierungsbezirk Kassel, Hesse, Germany

Elfengrund Waterfall

1. View of Wanfried – Plesse Grill and Picnic Area loop from Hildebrandshausen

2. View of Wanfried – Elfengrund Waterfall loop from Wanfried

3. Elfengrund Waterfall – Muschelkalk Quarry loop from Wendehausen

Other Popular Places to Check Out

We value your privacy ⛰️

We value your privacy ⛰️