Name of Waterfall

Krimmler Wasserfalle

GPS Coordinates (Approximate)

55XC+HP Schönangerl, Austria

Location

55XC+HP Schönangerl, Austria

Description

The Krimmler Wasserfälle is easily one of the most impressive series of falls in Europe. Crashing down the mountainside in three powerful tiers, dropping 492 feet, 331 feet and 425 feet respectively. The three tiers can only be seen collectively from a good distance off, however, each can be seen up close from a trail system that climbs up the valley.

Other Names

['Krimml Falls', 'Krimmlerfalle']

Magnitude

82.34

Absolute Magnitude

118.28

IWC Rating (International Waterfall Classification)

5.17

Total Height (ft)

1248

Tallest Drop

492

Number of Drops

3

Average Width

50

Maximum Width

150

Average High Volume (Cubic ft per second)

200 cfs

Average Low Volume (Cubic ft per second)

0 cfs

Pitch

75 degrees

Run (ft)

4200

Watershed or Feeder Stream

Krimmler Ache