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Bavaria

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Landkreis Garmisch-Partenkirchen

Farchant

Kuhflucht Waterfalls – View into Paradise loop from Farchant

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Germany

Bavaria

Upper Bavaria

Landkreis Garmisch-Partenkirchen

Farchant

Kuhflucht Waterfalls – View into Paradise loop from Farchant

Moderate

4.7

(217)

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Kuhflucht Waterfalls – View into Paradise loop from Farchant

02:15

7.56km

200m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 4, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.28 km

Barefoot Path at Kuhfluchtgraben

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Small barefoot path below the Kneipp facility.

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1.61 km

Bruin Peter's Shelter

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You already have a bit of a queasy feeling 😉. Hopefully it will hold 😂😜.

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1.89 km

Kuhflucht Waterfalls

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Ascent to Hohen Fricken possible, but very steep and recommended only with sturdy shoes. When wet, it is not recommended. It is already a mountain tour and no more walk as the waterfalls.

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2.27 km

Bench at Kuhflucht Waterfalls

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Two benches directly at the Kuhfluchtgraben on a waterfall. A small information board about the fossilized sludge can be found here.

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4.17 km

View of Ursprünge Springs and Alpine Panorama

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nice view, possibility to rest

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4.39 km

Farchant Moorland

Highlight • Natural

close to nature with beautiful views

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4.41 km

View into Paradise

Highlight • Viewpoint

There are also several benches on the way to enjoy the heavenly view.

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5.24 km

View of the Zugspitze

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7.56 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.49 km

3.09 km

953 m

Surfaces

2.51 km

2.45 km

1.77 km

772 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (830 m)

Lowest point (660 m)

Weather

Thursday 20 August

18°C

12°C

99 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 11.0 km/h

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Comments

February 15, 2025,Kuhfluchtwasserfall - Runde von Farchant

From Farchant train station, follow the signpost to the Kuhflucht waterfalls. At the beginning, take the Philosopher's Path. After that, the path climbs steeply after a while. At the waterfalls, turn left over the bridge and follow the steps, which are secured with safety ropes, to the upper fall.
The Kuhflucht waterfalls are among the highest waterfalls in Germany, with …

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September 26, 2021,Wanderung 26.09.2021 13:22

Farchant
Kuhflucht waterfall
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Pleasant little round with a mountain view.

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July 9, 2022,🇩🇪⭐⭐⭐Bayern:Farchant (I) : Cascada Kuhflucht / Senda de aventura por el Bosque - Wasserfall Kuhflucht Natur Erholungspark

Today visit us the highest waterfall in Germany. A wonderful place, relaxing and spectacular at the same time, you can lengthen the route after going up to the waterfall but only for experienced people since it is recommended to have experience. You have to wear good shoes! You can also take a walk with the kids through the natural park …

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August 27, 2021,Kleiner Wasserfall – Kuhflucht-Wasserfälle Runde von Farchant

Very nice tour goes even if the weather is not so nice. Benches invite you to relax in many places. Bathing is possible in many places.

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April 5, 2025,🇩🇪 Füße vertreten auf der Heimreise

After getting off the ferry this morning and driving 500km, we swapped the bus for a walking bus shortly after Garmisch-Parthenkirchen.
The weather was simply too fantastic to ignore.
We set off from a sports field in Farchant to discover the spectacular Kuhflucht waterfall.
We skipped sunscreen, as we would have sweated it off walking up the steps in the …

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April 12, 2025,🇩🇪 Bayern 📍Farchant 📸 Kuhflucht Wasserfall

On the last day we visited the beautiful waterfall, discovered a beaver lodge and really enjoyed the view of the Zugspitze.

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Kuhflucht Waterfalls – View into Paradise loop from Farchant

Barefoot Path at Kuhfluchtgraben

Bruin Peter's Shelter

Kuhflucht Waterfalls

Bench at Kuhflucht Waterfalls

View of Ursprünge Springs and Alpine Panorama

Farchant Moorland

View into Paradise

View of the Zugspitze

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