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WONDERFUL WATERFALLS!!!

Called the "Waldbachstrub," this short hike through the woods leads you along a roaring stream to several incredible waterfalls.

 Three streams come together in this beautiful alcove.
 Along the path this small waterfall begins to build your excitement and anticipation for what is still to come. The roaring stream alone is almost enough to make the walk complete.


 As you wander along the forest path next to the stream you find huge boulders that have come down off the mountain, and are now covered with moss, and even tall trees growing out of them.

An occasional swimming hole along the way tempting you to jump in, if the water were just not sooooo cold!

 The trail, and the stream start to get a bit steeper, which means more waterfalls along the way.

The stream roars on down the canyon next to the path.

The turquoise water is so clean and clear.
 Now the stream is getting really rugged as it weaves its way through the boulders down the canyon.
 The first set of falls come into view.

The finale: An alcove full of incredible waterfalls.





A little video of this alcove of waterfalls.

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  1. Hawaii HenJuly 6, 2020 at 1:06 AM

    ABSOLUTELY STUNNING!!! Thank you so much for these moments of "get away" time!!

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