The Roethbachfall above Ramsau bei Berchtesgaden is Germany’s highest waterfall at 470 meters, dropping in two stages from the limestone cliffs above the Hintersee valley. Reachable by a 2-hour hike from the Hintersee lake; plan 4-5 hours total for the round trip. Best water flow in spring and early summer. Free access, no booking required. Combine with the Hintersee lake and the Malerwinkel view at Ramsau for a full day in the upper Berchtesgaden valleys.
waterfall in Berchtesgaden
Roethbachfall
Also known as Röthbachfall
Germany's highest waterfall at 470 meters, dropping in two stages into the Hintersee valley above Ramsau bei Berchtesgaden. The falls are only reachable on foot via a 2-hour hike from the Hintersee, which filters out casual visitors.
- Type
- waterfall
- Destination
- Berchtesgaden
- Cost
- Free to visit
- Address
- 83471 Berchtesgaden
- Coordinates
- 47.6671, 11.8175