The cycle of natural wonders in Austria is undending and Krimml Falls is one
of them. Huge number of tourists come to Krimml Falls every year to enjoy
the summers. Situated at the north-western margin of the Hohe Tauern, near
the Tyrolian border in the area of Krimml, it is the longest water fall in
Europe. Not only in summers but in winters too Krimml Falls summon hordes of
visitors.
Nearby village of Krimml is a popular holiday resort, and in winter season the place presents excellent skiing. Considered one of the best tourist places to explore the winter pleasure of European land, Krimml Falls offer marvellous natural beauty to make the visitors speechless with its enthralling water flow.
Krimml Falls is a Austrian tourist spot which can be best explored on foot. Visit to Krimml Falls commences from the Krimml village located high above the Salzachtal in the wooded valley of the Krimml. There is an half an hour walk to the first view point from the southern end of the village overlooking the Lower Falls; from there it is 10 minutes' walk to the second view point, the Regenkanzel, and another five minutes to the third. The path then leads up by way of the fourth and fifth viewpoints (the Riemannkanzel) to the Middle Falls (sixth and seventh viewpoints), and in another 20minutes, passing the Schönangerl (1,285m/4,216ft), comes to the Bergerblick, with the finest view of the falls; total time one and a half hours.
Location
This triple level fall lies to the south of the Gerlos pass, which connects the Ziller valley in Tirol with the Salzach valley in Salzburg. The Falls' combined height is 380m.
