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Place of happiness: Waldbachstrub Waterfall

Spectacle of nature for the mind and soul

Happiness is everywhere in the UNESCO World Heritage region of Hallstatt Dachstein Salzkammergut: it can be explored on foot, awaits you in beautiful places and sometimes quite unexpectedly as a unique natural spectacle.

Happiness is everywhere in the UNESCO World Heritage region of Hallstatt Dachstein Salzkammergut: it can be explored on foot, awaits you in beautiful places and sometimes quite unexpectedly as a unique natural spectacle. A mass of water plunges over the edge of a 90m high gorge and rushes roaringly and thunderously over three levels into the depths. For both hosts and guests, the ‘Glücksplatz’ (place of happiness), at the foot of the mighty waterfall, is one amongst one of the most beautiful energetic places in the UNESCO World Heritage Dachstein Salzkammergut and a distinctive piece of Hallstatt nature.

Our tip: For those who wish to discover the ~Glücksplatz’ Waldbachstrub in Hallstatt, we recommend a tour of about three hours through the wild and romantic Echerntal. The most beautiful waterfall in the holiday region of Dachstein Salzkammergut can be reached by foot, from the centre of Hallstatt, in about 1.5 hours. And for those who want to explore more, we recommend a trip to the Glacier Garden, about 30 minutes away from the waterfall. Whether a simple trip to the Hallstatt waterfall or a long hike through the imposing Echerntal, we wish you a happy holiday and unforgettable moments of happiness in the Salzkammergut.

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Do you have questions about other places of happiness places around Lake Hallstatt and Gosau? Your hosts and the friendly staff of the tourist information offices will be happy to provide you with help and advice. We wish you a relaxing time at the places of happiness in the UNESCO World Heritage region of Hallstatt Dachstein Salzkammergut!

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Kiking to the Waterfall "Waldbachstrub" in Hallstatt

Magical Spots between Mountains and Lakes

From the Kalverienberg in Gosau, which offers visitors fantastic panoramas of the Gosau Valley, the romantic Koppenwinkel Lake in Obertraun with its absolute tranquillity, to the incomparable charm of the “Goiserer Seeplatzl”, the numerous enchanting locations of the UNESCO World Heritage Region of Hallstatt Dachstein Salzkammergut wait to be discovered. We’ve compiled a list of the most beautiful natural settings between mountains and lakes just for you—and new ideas are continually added!

 

More hiking offers from the Echern Valley in Hallstatt

Themed trail Hallstatt Echerntal

Hiking to the "Waldbachstrub" Waterfall in Hallstatt

“Glücksplätze” - Places of happiness

"Jewellery" of the Echern Valley

Hiking to the Glacier Garden in Hallstatt

Hiking through the Echern Valley

Hiking to the "Waldbach" origin in Hallstatt

The Glacier Garden of Hallstatt

Free accommodation for the hike to the waterfall

Hotels and accommodation providers in Hallstatt, Bad Goisern, Gosau and Obertraun offer the ideal room or apartment for your holidays, no matter what your tastes. Aside from establishments rated according to the international "star" scale, you will also find around Lake Hallstatt in Austria businesses that have been awarded two to four "edelweiss". The more flowers, the greater comforts you can expect. Whether you eventually find your cozy nest in an elegant 5-star luxury hotel, at comfortable guesthouse, a family-friendly apartment, or on a traditional farm, the choice is always entirely up to you.