Staubbach

• Location: Switzerland, the territory of the canton of Bern, the outskirts of Lauterbrunnen
• Height of the waterfall: 297 m

Switzerland is a country with a charming, complete idyll of nature. People come here to admire the majestic Alps , mirror lakes and, of course, waterfalls, among which one of the most spectacular is Staubbach.

What is interesting Staubbach waterfall?

There is a Staubbach waterfall in the Lauterbrunnen valley, not far from the town of the same name. This place impresses with its beauty - high mountain peaks, giant rocks, spacious alpine meadows. The waterfall emphasizes the splendor of the local landscape and is a real "highlight" of the valley - it is for its sake that tourists come here who are not indifferent to the beauties of Swiss nature.

Staubbach received his name from the German word "staub", which means "dust". The secret is that, falling from a rocky cliff almost 300 meters high, a stream of water winds into the funnels, which effectively splash in all directions. It looks like a milky white stream is divided into millions of sparkling splashes, which at the bottom unite into a weightless water cloud. From a distance this sight reminds a water dust - a fog. By the way, it is best to come here in the spring, when the water flow becomes even more powerful and impressive due to the melting of alpine snows and heavy torrential rains. But be prepared for the fact that a lot of tourists come to admire the beauty of the waterfall here.

You can admire the waterfall from several points: from below, from the gorge, and from an observation deck located inside a large tunnel, which was specially dug in the rock specially for this purpose. Also near the waterfall you can get acquainted with information stands telling about this interesting natural phenomenon.

Interesting facts about the waterfall

It is curious that for a long time Staubbach was considered the first tallest waterfall in Switzerland . However, in 2006, the scientists made a thorough comparison and moved it to the second place in the list - the first was the Zirenbah Falls. However, Staubbach, according to the general opinion of tourists and local residents, still remains more interesting and, accordingly, more visited. In total in the valley of Lauterbrunnen there are 72 waterfalls. Being here, be sure to visit another miracle of nature in this area - the unique Trummelbach waterfall , which has broken through a spiral course in the depths of the mountain. It is located nearby, 6 km.

It was the Staubbach waterfall that became the source of inspiration for the great Goethe. This natural phenomenon the German poet devoted a whole poem called "The Song of Spirits over the Waters". This work is serene, unlike Byron's statement: the lord, seeing Staubbach for the first time, compared his power to the tail of the Apocalypse's horse, where Death herself allegedly sat. And Professor JRR. Tolkien used the unusual landscape of the Lauterbrunnen valley to describe the village of Rivendell in the popular trilogy "The Lord of the Rings." In a word, impressions of contemplation of this sight are different for all, but it's simply impossible not to admire its magnificence. Staubbach is a real pride of the Swiss, who depict it on postcards, calendars, booklets and postage stamps.

How to get to the waterfall?

The main attraction of the valley is the Staubbach waterfall - only 10 minutes walk from the Lauterbrunnen railway station. To inspect the waterfall you need to climb a little uphill, turning to the left of the station. You can also take for the landmark the local church and the central parking Lauterbrunnen.

Here from the city of Interlaken every 30 minutes there is an electric train. You can come to the waterfall privately or during one of the excursion programs. Inspection of the Staubbach waterfall, in contrast to the Trummelbach, is free. To the convenience of tourists at the foot of the waterfall there is a cozy hotel with a grandiose view from the windows, and nearby is the famous ski resort - Grindelwald .