Vorderfalkau: Waterfall and Hiking Trails

Waterfall and Trails

At Falkau Waterfall, the Haslach plunges over two cascades into a pool. The Haslach is a right-bank tributary of the Wutach. The two cascades and the pool describe the landscape feature, while the tributary information shows how the Haslach relates to the Wutach. A municipal notice dated November 10, 2025, reported that the Vorderfalkau Interest Group had revived the historic Falkau Waterfall Trail and that it was open again. Subsequent weather damage may change its condition; check the trail’s status before visiting.

The hiking route “From Neustadt (Black Forest) via the Hochfirst to Feldberg-Altglashütten” reaches Vorderfalkau via the Lenzkircher Weg. From the “Vorderfalkau” trail junction, a short detour leads down to Falkau Waterfall. The two details address different planning questions: the Lenzkircher Weg marks how the route reaches Vorderfalkau; the trail junction identifies the starting point for the short detour. This makes it easy to include the waterfall as a specific destination in your hiking plans.

Before the Haslach Bridge, the Schwarzbachweg follows the banks of the Haslach to the riding stable in Mittelfalkau. The bridge is a reference point for the route described, while Mittelfalkau is the trail’s destination. If you are comparing trail options, the Schwarzbachweg leads to the riding stable, while the detour from the “Vorderfalkau” trail junction leads to the waterfall.

A hiking trail in the Vorderfalkau area is currently closed because it has been washed away and is likely also undermined. Check local conditions before setting out and take the closure into account when choosing your day hike.

The wading pool at the Falkau spa gardens offers refreshment and relaxation. It adds a separate relaxation option to the hiking and waterfall themes if you would also like to include downtime in your travel plans.

More options in the wider destination of Feldberg (Black Forest)

In the wider destination of Feldberg (Black Forest), the Wichtelpfad at Feldberg is an approximately 1.8-kilometer circular trail through the forest of the Feldberg Nature Reserve. It combines nature experiences, stories, and fascinating facts about the increasingly rare capercaillie. The circular route and approximate length provide a concrete framework for planning an outing, while the stories and capercaillie set its thematic focus.

The Haus der Natur in Feldberg features a permanent interactive exhibition that humorously presents the Feldberg Nature Reserve and is designed for all audiences. A child carrier backpack can be borrowed there for younger children. Availability may change; check before making plans if you are relying on it.

The Feldberg cable car takes visitors quickly and comfortably up Feldberg, the highest peak in the region. The ride to the summit is therefore a separate point to consider when planning a visit to the wider destination. Seasonal operation may vary; check whether the cable car is running on your planned date.

The different formats can help you choose: a circular trail, a permanent exhibition, or a ride to the summit. This lets you focus your plans on hiking, nature topics, or a trip to the summit.

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