Krimml: Krimml Waterfall Trail - Hohe Tauern National Park

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Krimml: Krimml Waterfall Trail - Hohe Tauern National Park

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Krimml: Krimml Waterfall Trail - Hohe Tauern National Park

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7.06km

450m

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Anyone who says Hohe Tauern National Park must inevitably also say Krimml Waterfalls. Because they are certainly among the most spectacular and therefore best-known sights in the entire high mountain landscape. On this path you can experience the phenomenon “Europe's largest waterfalls and natural healing resources” in all its glory.

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by Ferienregion Nationalpark Hohe Tauern

Last updated: July 18, 2024

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After 30 m for 161 m

After 6.94 km for 113 m

Waypoints

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902 m

Sendtner Kanzel Viewpoint, Krimml Waterfalls

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The wooden footbridge at the Sendtner pulpit leads almost to the waterfall. The short detour from the main path is recommended.

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1.33 km

Middle Tier of the Krimml Waterfalls

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An impressive natural site that you should definitely visit when you are in the area.

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1.66 km

View of the Upper Krimml Waterfalls

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The upper falls are a real natural spectacle. But not only the view of the upper falls is spectacular. An ascent is very worthwhile and always opens up new perspectives on the waterfalls.

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2.38 km

Staubige Reib Waterfall Viewpoint

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On the way up there are platforms for a better view of the falls.

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2.92 km

Upper Krimml Waterfall

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Serpentines lead up to the Oberen Achenfall. You can hear the roar of the waterfall from afar and can only imagine the force with which the water of the Ache …

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7.06 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.22 km

2.52 km

962 m

313 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.70 km

1.32 km

717 m

313 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,510 m)

Lowest point (1,060 m)

Weather

Friday 9 October

9°C

5°C

95 %

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Comments

September 13, 2022,Wasserfall - Runde von Krimml

A great round with breathtaking perspectives. The first part of the trail is steeply uphill on well-maintained trails. Hiking poles can help here conditionally. The tunnel at the top is 300m long and not illuminated. A cell phone light doesn't really help. An exciting experience to go through. Then the descent begins, initially on very well-developed paths. From the middle …

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May 18, 2024,Krimmler Wasserfälle

142 pictures 😂🤣, had to be today. One of the highest waterfalls in Europe. And didn't take the tourist route back but the path that the Celts built in 2000 BC.

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September 7, 2024,Krimmler Wasserfälle 🇦🇹🥾👍🌞

I walked the circular route. I was out very early and therefore there were few tourists who also walked this route. Many only went as far as the Scheitbrücke and turned back there. I continued through the Alpweg tunnel, however, over the forest road or the cycle path from the Tauern Cycle Path. At the Scheitbrücke you come back to …

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August 16, 2025,🇦🇹 Krimmler Wasserfälle 16.05.2025

Our destination today was the Krimml Waterfalls. They are among the largest in Europe. The path winds through the forest along the slope, offering spectacular views of the waterfall from its viewing platforms. Once at the top, we chose the return route through the Alpsweg Tunnel and the Alter Tauernweg on the other side. This route has various sections, alternating …

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August 25, 2025,Alter Tauernweg – Krimmler Wasserfälle Nationalpark Hohe Tauern

The path goes uphill over roots and stones (less touristy than the waterfall path), and we then made the descent via the paved waterfall path (gravel path).

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August 17, 2022,Krimmler Wasserfälle

Today we decided to do a smaller round due to the little dog's exhaustion. The ascent was unfortunately heavily influenced by tourism, unfortunately almost overcrowded in places. On the other hand, we really enjoyed the challenging descent over the old Tauernweg in peace. 😊 That would have been difficult to do even in sneakers or flip flops. 😅

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September 20, 2025,Krimmler Wasserfälle Runde

The ascent is sometimes very steep (don't underestimate the elevation gain!). You'll be rewarded with spectacular viewpoints overlooking the Krimml Waterfalls.

Return via the Old Tauern Trail

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October 18, 2023,Auf dem Wasserfallweg bis zu den Oberen Krimmler Wasserfällen und Abstieg über den Alten Tauernweg von Krimml in Österreich 🇦🇹

After two days of wonderful tours over hill and dale (in the truest sense) and many new experiences, the program with the whole family was back on the agenda. 🥰 With eight people between 19 and 84 years old and different fitness levels, it's not that easy to find the right one 🤭

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June 11, 2021

Anyone who says Hohe Tauern National Park must inevitably also say Krimml Waterfalls. Because they are certainly among the most spectacular and therefore best-known sights in the entire high mountain landscape. On this path you can experience the phenomenon “Europe's largest waterfalls and natural healing

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