Welcome back to my Alpen travel journal. Zell am See was not our final stop; we drove a few hundred kilometers east to the village of Krimml, just a stone’s throw from the Italian border. Krimml offers marvelous views of the surrounding mountains, especially at dusk or dawn, as do many other municipalities in the area. Krimml is also one of the gateways to the High Tauern National Park, which brought us here (along with the local microbrewery, but that’s a completely different story). It’s the best place to spend the night if you intend to explore the Krimml Waterfalls, a cascade spanning 400 meters, known for the multiple rainbows that appear on sunny days. We hoped the weather would cooperate for a change, as we had already escaped two storms and weren’t eager to dodge another.
The hike to the top of the waterfalls and back was the shortest and least demanding on our itinerary, so we took it easy that morning. (Did you know Spanish has a single word for “getting up early” – madrugar – though you wouldn't expect a Spaniard to be an early bird?) We allowed ourselves a late start, though that wasn't the smartest move ever. As it happened, we had planned this trip, which is perfect for families with children, on an Austrian bank holiday. No more peaceful, solitary walks among cows and boulders – by the time we reached the public parkings at the base of the trail, three out of five were already full, and the last two didn't have many free spots left. Desperate times call for desperate measures, so I suggested we take a longer and more difficult route to avoid the crowds. The good thing was, no one else dared to take it. Then we discovered why. A recent storm had destroyed it, so we had to follow the touristy trail, just like everyone else.
The beginning of the nontouristy path didn’t give much indication of how tough it would become later on. It offered views of the waterfall, a refreshingly green forest, and a lone bench seemingly in the middle of nowhere. I can only imagine Dryads sitting there.
While the rocky trail is free of charge when accessible, the touristy route is maintained and has an entrance fee. However, it is included in the price of your accommodation if you stay anywhere in the village—just remember to bring your receipt along.
The path offers several viewpoints, with the first one at the base of the waterfall. I have to admit, it’s quite a sight! Not the easiest one to capture in a photo, though.
All the mist made me feel like I was in an Alpine fairytale. I could almost believe anyone who tried to convince me that mythological creatures lived nearby, especially after climbing high enough to see the rainbow. I wonder if there are any pots of gold!
Besides the main waterfall cascade of the Krimmler Ache, there are dozens of small creeks with tiny waterfalls—at least in the summer. I can only imagine the water swirling everywhere when the snow melts from the surrounding peaks in the spring.
A view from the top – see Krimmel where we started.
The Krimmler Ache rises about ten kilometers further upstream, fed by glaciers at the Italian-Austrian border. We didn’t continue that far, though, and instead headed back to the village, looking forward to a great dinner at the local brewery. On the way down, we made a stop at one of the two hüttes along the path so my girlfriend could try Germknödel for the first time—an Austrian dish I loved when I used to ski here as a kid.
Krimmelské vodopády
Ze Zell am See jsme se přesunuli do vesničky Krimml, kde je mimo jiné řemeslný pivovar. Správný Čech by totiž měl ochutnávat dobrá piva, a ne nějaká průmyslová. Rakousko naštěstí poctivé malovýrobě přeje, pokud jde o potraviny a pochutiny. Ale to je jiný příběh. Nedaleko od vesnice je asi čtyři sta metrů vysoká kaskáda vodopádů, jak jste zřejmě pochopili z titulku. A prý na nich bývají k vidění krásně vybarvené duhy. V tomhle ohledu nám nezbývalo než doufat, že se počasí vydaří, hned dvakrát už jsme totiž prchali před bouřkou. A v bouřce bychom o duhy samozřejmě přišli.
Nahoru vedou dvě cesty, jedna náročnější a druhá turistická. Obě jsou ale kratší než trasy, které jsme zdolali v předchozích dnech, a tak jsme si tentokrát trochu přispali. Což asi nebyl nejlepší nápad, tahle túra totiž náhodou vyšla na rakouský státní svátek. Ráno nás překvapily davy, vesměs rodiny s dětmi, protože nahoru k vodopádům je to hezká procházka, kterou zvládnou i děti. Inu, rozhodli jsme se zkusit tu náročnější trasu, která by snad nemusela být přelidněná.
Ta dobrá zpráva je, že byla skutečně liduprázdná. Ta špatná, že byla zavřená. Jedna z nedávných bouřek totiž způsobila menší sesuv půdy, a tak se nedalo projít. Nezbylo nám, než se vrátit na turistickou trasu. Ta je placená, ale pokud jste ubytovaní někde ve vesnici, vstupné je zahrnuté v ceně. Jen je potřeba vzít si s sebou nějaké potvrzení nebo účtenku, což jsme naštěstí věděli dopředu.
Turistická trasa je celkem na pohodu, a najdete na ní i dvě hütte, horské chaty s občerstvením. V jedné jsme se zastavili cestou dolů, věřte nebo ne, T. nikdy předtím neměla Germknödel, což bylo potřeba napravit.
Mimochodem, kdyby vás zajímalo, kde pramení Krimmler Ache, tak je to asi o deset kilometrů dál, na samé hranici mezi Rakouskem a Itálií. Voda v ní je i v horkém letním dni ledová, a není divu, je totiž z ledovců.
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Your photos are very beautiful, they show the beauty of nature many times, as if it is spring there, while in my country autumn has started and nature has changed its color to red and orange.
Well, I was there almost two months ago, I just procrastinated for a while :)
I see every image you share and I project myself into the twilight movie, such a phenomenal landscape.
The rainbow is the beginning of something very beautiful and is the perfect cover of the post.
Excellent photographic work, no words.
Best regards.
The Alps are simply marvelous :)
This place looks unreal, wow. The tall trees and the ferns, great shots too..
I'm glad you enjoyed the post :)
Parádní fotky. A vidím, že i na ty duhy nakonec došlo :) Payout taky pěkný, ale proč ho ještě trochu nevylepšit, když je ta možnost, že? :)
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Díky :) Duhy se očividně líbí nejen nám :)
Is this heaven?? I always love waterfalls they have a magic that I love … it brings peace for me
Not quite :) I'd say it's more of watery hell when snow melts and the tiny creeks turn into rivers :))
It was a very pleasant walk that day, though :)
oh, please, just take me for a long walk already 🫠 hahahah
thank you for sharing a part of that beauty our world has. some of us need to see it so we can appreciate the real hope.😥
😊 be safe.
Feel free to stop by, there are several international airports around, some of them with great connection overseas ;)
Woah, that's so beautiful! I've seen dozens of waterfalls during my trips, but never one that creates such an effect. It's magic!
It is oriented just the right direction to create multiple rainbows during the day - we met two other on different spots on our way back down, but this one looked the best.
That's fascinating!
It certainly look stunning, Austria is a beautiful country, we don't have any mountains in my country so it's extra special.
When we were younger we camped in Carinty, and while the days were above 30 degrees, we didn't knew the nights are REALLY cold, around 6 degrees - not very pleasant when you're sleeping on the floor on an airbed 😂
The Alps are indeed stunning :) My favourite mountain range so far :) Carinty is Carinthia, right?
Yes, Carinthia, maybe I spelled it wrong, translating regions or places between my own language and English... 😆
I see :)
Wow! Looks like an awesome day of adventure and relaxation 😎
Both hiking and a cozy brewery dinner afterwards sounds more like an ideal way to end the day!
Lovely shots 📸, I must confess 😊
It indeed is a great way to spend a day. Thanks for stopping by :)
You're welcome 🤗
I also took a picture similar to yours of the rainbow, you can click on the link below and see it
https://hive.blog/hive-194913/@fatemehsohrabiii/rainbow-the-bridge-between-earth-and-sky
Looks like a wonderful place to hike. if i ever come in that area, you need to take me to a beatiful hiking tour.
Well, I'm more into skiing in the Alps than into hiking there, but sure :) Besides, there's a brewery in the village, the best base camp for hiking around ;)
Freaking beautiful! This is one part of the world that I would love to explore one day!
A proper Eurotrip is definitely worth it ;)
I've thought about doing one of those river cruises one day, but my wife really wants to go to Italy.
Europe is small, and Italy is just like six miles from this waterfall :))
You can take like a week in Italy, travelling across like four cities of your preference, and then continue to the north - Austria, Czechia (let me know when you get to Prague!), Germany, Denmark... And then a bit west to France or the Benelux. Oh, what a trip :))
Haha, just six miles huh? Too crazy. I think we would have to take multiple trips to catch everything.
I've met many fresh graduates from the EU taking a trip across Europe within 1-2 gap months before they start working full time, and it seems quite doable. They often were backpacers, though. Not much comfort, many experience :)) Still, a month trip can span from the south of Spain to Scandinavia and then back to the Balcans, quite all right to get a true European insight.
Wow, that is really impressive. I'm so used to how far away everything is here in the states, so it doesn't seem possible. I guess the fact that Europe has a nice rail system probably helps. I wish we had one of those here.
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Austria is really beautiful. I've been to Zell am See in winter for a skiing trip, but never seen it this way. The waterfall looks mighty and powerful. Great shots with the rainbows above it.
Maybe I should visit Austria once in summer too.
I've been there way more times skiing too :) It's also great for biking or rafting, once I combined it with hiking into a single trip, and it seems like the way to go ;)
wow...really an extraordinary view, the photos taken are also very good, like a painting
All credits go to my phone, I did not do anything special - I merely shot what I liked :)
Wow, looks like a movie. Amazing place! 😍
I'm glad you liked it :)
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Thanks :)
Wow, the unrivaled natural beauty is so beautiful.
Well, that's the point, isn't it? Beuty is beautiful :))
very nice nature
It indeed is :)
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Love the pics! Awesome
I'm glad you do :)
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Very nice picture my friend I am very interested to see the picture you displayed here
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