The Triberg waterfalls are located just above the main village near the tourist office and form Germany`s highest waterfall, falling a total of 163 meters in a series of cascades.
The first official trail up the waterfalls was created back at the start of the 19th century and, with the opening of the Black Forest railway, attracted visitors to the romantic ideal of the Black Forest region and its natural beauty. The falls were immortalised by numerous painters and illustrators and the Triberg Waterfalls became known as `Germany`s most beautiful natural wonder`.
There are three different routes up the seven stages of the waterfalls depending on how energetic the visitor wishes to be. There is an entrance fee for the Triberg waterfall trails and tickets are available simply for the falls or for the waterfalls and Black Forest Museum combined.
The falls are particularly spectacular at periods after heavy rain or snowmelt and are illuminated during a special Advent festival - the Triberger Weihnachtszauber `Triberg Christmas Magic` - along with a Christmas market.
|
