Waterfall

Geltenschuss

Also known as: Geltenfall, Gälteschutz

switzerland(approximate)

Geltenschuss
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About This Waterfall

Various sources of data cite this waterfall at significantly different heights. The book "Die Wasserfälle der Schweiz" (Waterfalls of Switzerland) suggests it only drops 100 meters, however the Swiss Topographic maps suggest the total drop is closer to 220 meters, and the terrain model in Google Earth seems to support this. The upper tier alone looks like it drops around 110 meters, so the book is not necessarily wrong in its estimate either. The lower tier appears to be about 40 meters tall, and the remaining height is made up in about 60 meters of cascades between the two vertical drops.

Waterfall Details

Waterfall Form

Tiered Plunges

Total Height

720ft

Tallest Drop

360ft

Number of Drops

2

Feeder Stream:Gältebach
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Getting There

GPS Coordinates

46.373624, 7.337929

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Quick Facts

TypeWaterfall
FormTiered Plunges
StatusConfirmed

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Tips

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Best photos during golden hour or after rain.

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A hike may be required to reach the falls.

Safety Info

Stay on marked trails. Rocks near waterfalls are extremely slippery.

Never swim at the top of a waterfall. Strong currents can be deceptive.

Respect the environment. Pack out everything you bring in.