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Johannes Waterfall – Johannes Waterfall loop from Gnadenalm

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Austria

Salzburg

Untertauern

Johannes Waterfall – Johannes Waterfall loop from Gnadenalm

Moderate

4.8

(709)

2,969

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Johannes Waterfall – Johannes Waterfall loop from Gnadenalm

02:18

7.85km

180m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 20, 2026

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280 m

Gnadenalm

Highlight • Mountain Hut

On the idyllic alpine pastures of the Gnadenalm, hikers will find everything their heart desires: varied trails, rustic places to stop for refreshments and entertainment for the little ones.

Information at: gnadenalm.com.

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Bridge to the Vordere Gnadenalm

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If you like water, you shouldn't take the gravel path, but the root and rock criss-cross path over the many bridges and footbridges on the way to the Johannes waterfall. …

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2.49 km

Johannes Waterfall

Highlight (Segment) • Waterfall

Easy to reach, not far from the road between Untertauern and Obertauern... the gateway to a top ski area

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3.17 km

Wooden bridge at the Johannes waterfall

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A bench next to the wooden bridge invites you to take another rest before the next climb.

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3.85 km

Johannes Waterfall

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Johannesfall is one of the most impressive waterfalls in Austria and one of the most famous natural monuments in Salzburg. You can go down on its backside - an exciting experience!

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4.38 km

Rest area with a view of the waterfall

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Beautiful crossing in attractive nature

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5.83 km

Gschwend Hut, Hintergnaden Alm

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A very nice place to stop and stay. With good food and a beautiful view, you can take a short break here or stay longer.

The Alm is open from …

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6.11 km

Old Sycamore Maple

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There are many of these old trees in the valley. This is one of the most beautiful

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7.85 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.83 km

1.32 km

530 m

124 m

Surfaces

5.58 km

1.60 km

530 m

104 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 2 September

17°C

8°C

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Comments

May 27, 2025,Johanneswasserfall vanaf Gnadenalm

Doubt about the elevation. Should be 240m....

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June 28, 2026,Sbg, Johanneswasserfall Runde von Gnadenalm

On the way to Großarl, we took a small detour to go on a tour to the Johanneswasserfall.
You can walk behind this waterfall, which I liked extremely well.
The heat was bearable because a light breeze was blowing the whole time.
The detour was definitely worth it.

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August 4, 2024,Rundwanderung von der Gnadenalm zum Johanneswasserfall am 04. August 2024

Today we went from the Gnadenalm in Untertauern on well-developed hiking trails to the Johannes waterfall. From the lower viewing point we went up a steep staircase to the viewing platform above the waterfall. Sturdy shoes and a great deal of surefootedness were required. The reward was a magnificent view of the waterfall.
If you are not sure about climbing …

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June 8, 2024,Johanneswasserfall - ab Gnadenalm

Super nice tour. Start at the Gnadenalm. The way to the Johannesfall is first along a forest path. Then through the forest. You should be sure-footed. Then it goes down a path and stairs behind the waterfall. You can hold on to a wire rope. Walking there... MEGA! The path out of the waterfall is a little muddy for a …

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July 28, 2024,Johannesfall Runde von Vordergnadenalm

Impressive waterfall that you can walk behind. The tour can be done in both directions. Walking in this direction you can see the waterfall from afar and make up the difference in height, especially afterwards, with the stairs. Coming from the other side, the hiking trail then goes uphill. The platform above the waterfall is not signposted above the stairs. …

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July 24, 2024,Von der Gnadenalm zum Johannesfall

We had waited until midday in the hope that the weather would improve. Unfortunately, that didn't really work out; it started to rain about a third of the way through the tour. I found the first part a bit boring. On the other hand, the walk around the Johannesfall was a real natural spectacle. And next to the waterfall it …

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October 30, 2024,Wanderung von der Gnadenalm zum Johanniswasserfall 🌞🌞🌞🌞🌞 30.10.2024

Today hiked to the waterfall with daughter & grandchildren 💜🍁

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July 24, 2025,Zum Johanneswasserfall

A beautiful hike through the Northern Taurach Valley to the Johannes Waterfall. Just what I was looking for, with a few huts for refreshments.

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Johannes Waterfall – Johannes Waterfall loop from Gnadenalm

Gnadenalm

Bridge to the Vordere Gnadenalm

Johannes Waterfall

Wooden bridge at the Johannes waterfall

Johannes Waterfall

Rest area with a view of the waterfall

Gschwend Hut, Hintergnaden Alm

Old Sycamore Maple

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