Krimml Falls

Close to Wald im Pinzgau is one of the most famous sightseeing destinations in Austria, the Krimml Falls, the largest waterfall in Europe. As you leave the town of Wald, the road splits: the road to the right is the old mountain pass and the road to the left is a toll road. Take the road to the left marked to Gerlos and 7 kilometers outside Wald the falls are visible in the distance gushing from the mountains. A few minutes after spotting the Krimml Falls, you see a parking lot on the right-hand side of the road and from there it is about 20 minutes along a well-marked path to the bottom of the waterfall. There are lovely views along the way plus a couple of cafés should you need a little refreshment en route. There is a splendid view of the falls from below where they crash to the floor of the valley and join the river, which flows on through the forest. If it is a lovely day, you might want to allocate three hours and climb the path that weaves up the mountain to higher vista points.