Waterfalls are places where the power of nature and tranquillity meet. In Lower Austria, gentle hikes lead to rushing cascades that are far more than just a beautiful photo opportunity.
Between ancient forests and mossy rocks, streams meander through granite gorges. Here the water does not flow loudly, but constantly over cascades and under boulders.
Wild and romantic gorge at the Lohnbachfall
Höllfall: Underground babbling Kamp in the middle of a rustic boulder landscape
Waldviertel cuisine in the inns around Rappottenstein
The most beautiful destinations include the Trefflingfall in the Ötscher-Tormäuer Nature Park, the Schleierfall near Gaming and the Lohnbachfall in the Waldviertel. All three offer quiet hiking trails, impressive natural scenery and a close-to-nature atmosphere.
Yes, the Ötschergräben with the Mirafall, Lassingfall and Schleierfall can be reached by the Mariazell railway to Wienerbruck. Puchberg am Schneeberg (Sebastian Waterfall) is also on a railway line. Hiking trails lead from there to the respective waterfalls.
Many waterfalls are located near traditional inns or huts: The Ötscherhias is popular in the Ötschergräben, the Myrastubn at the Myrafalls, the Trefflingfallhütte at the Trefflingfall, and inns around the Lohnbachfall in Rappottenstein offer regional cuisine.
The Lassingfall when the snow melts and the Trefflingfall and the Schleierfall near Gaming in spring and early summer are particularly impressive when the water is flowing and the surrounding nature is in bloom.
Yes, many waterfalls such as the Myrafalls, the Schleierfall near Gaming or the Höllfall in the Waldviertel can be reached via easy, well-maintained hiking trails. They are also suitable for less experienced hikers. In general, a few basic rules of behaviour should be observed on every hike.
