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The most beautiful waterfalls
We can't list all the waterfalls in the Jungfrau Region here, as that would go beyond the scope of this blogbuster. There are 72 waterfalls in the Lauterbrunnen Valley alone. But we have cherry-picked a few.
#1 Mürrenbach Waterfall
High, higher, Mürrenbach Falls. The water plunges 417 metres down into the Lauterbrunnen Valley near Stechelberg. The highest waterfall makes its grand entrance after the snow melts in spring and after heavy thunderstorms in summer. Otherwise, the Staubbach waterfall steals the show. Although it is not as high, it is much more decorative than the Mürrenbach, which is hidden between the rocks.
#2 Sprutz Waterfall
The Sprutz Waterfall is located between Mürren and Gimmelwald. The descent to the waterfall is steep and often a little slippery. Because the path runs behind the waterfall, the experience is often combined with a little refreshment.
#3 Staubbach waterfall
The 297 metre high waterfall is the landmark of Lauterbrunnen - and the highest free-falling waterfall in Switzerland. Due to the frequently occurring thermals, the water is atomised in all directions, giving the waterfall its name. It is illuminated during the high season. And in summer, you can view it from behind thanks to a specially constructed gallery. Entry is free of charge. Even the world-famous poet Johann Wolfgang von Goethe was inspired by the impressive waterfall and wrote the poem "Gesang der Geister über den Wassern." (Song of the Spirits over the Waters) in 1779.
#4 Trümmelbach Waterfalls
The ten glacier waterfalls inside the mountain, made accessible by a tunnel lift, make the Trümmelbach Waterfalls unique. They are considered the largest underground waterfalls in Europe. Here you will be fascinated by the power of the water and the deafening noise. The Trümmelbach alone drains the huge glacier walls of the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau with up to 20,000 litres of water per second.
#5 Schmadribach Waterfall
When we are almost at the end of the Lauterbrunnen Valley, we get to see another impressive waterfall, the Schmadribach Waterfall. It originates from the Breithorn Glacier and the Schmadri Glacier - and tumbles down over limestone banks into the Lauterbrunnen Valley at the far end. The total height of the Schmadribach Falls is 270 metres over several steps.
#6 Reichenbach Waterfall
The thundering waters of the Reichenbach Waterfall showed the bold engineers the way when they laid the tracks for the works cable car in 1899. Eye to eye with the wild stream and the mighty, 120 metre high Reichenbach Falls, the nostalgic railway ascends with its faithfully reproduced 24-seater wooden carriage. Once at the top, we can enjoy the breathtaking view of the waterfall and the Hasli Valley from three viewing terraces. For Sherlock Holmes fans, this excursion is almost a must. This is where the famous detective challenged his arch-enemy Professor Moriarty to a fight - the fierce scuffle ended with a fall into the depths. Into this very waterfall.
