Gößfälle

The Gössfälle is a magnificent waterfall in Austria's Kärnten region's Maltatal, close to Koschach. Over a number of phases, the river Gößbach empties into the river Malta. The Gossfalle is approximately 20 feet tall overall. It is actually a concatenation of multiple smaller waterfalls rather than one large waterfall. The road to the first Gößfall, which is about 150 meters from the parking lot Gößfälle, has been carefully designed to be barrier-free, so even individuals with walking and visual impairments may navigate it. The finest view of the roaring masses of water - and probably also on the adventurous canyoning athletes that plunge into the deep waters here - is from a platform that was created just in front of the first waterfall, which is the highlight of this trip for many canyoning athletes. There are picnic chairs that beckon you to stay sometime in this space, which is known as the water arena.

The water theme trail departs from the water arena and proceeds up a broad, washed-out route that is dotted with roots and stones to the upper End of the Gößschlucht. On strategically placed boards along the border of the route, you may find quotations from well-known people on the topic of water. These ideas pique the imagination and demonstrate how crucial a role water has always played in human history. There are rest and halting areas that, in addition to generally providing the greatest views of the turbulent water, also promote pausing, listening, and reflection. The hike's high point is a wooden suspension bridge that crosses a side valley and offers a comprehensive view of the massive gorge. Arrived over there there are then rock slabs smoothly lubricated by water, which run cascading along crystal-clear pools. Be careful, don't slip!

Location: Kärnten, Malta