Germany · Lohmen
Amsel Falls
The Amsel Falls is a waterfall in Saxon Switzerland in East Germany, roughly a kilometre north of the famous Bastei crags.
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Amsel Falls drops 10 metres (33 ft). It is a cascade-type fall, and the nearest base for a visit is Lohmen, Germany. Access to the main viewpoint is rated moderate.
Summary adapted from the Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA 4.0).
As a cascade waterfall, water tumbles down a series of rock steps rather than falling free.
What you can do here
Also good forHikingPhotographyWildlife & safari
When to go
Spring snowmelt and rain make April to June the fullest months; October adds colour, and a hard winter can freeze the face.
Getting there
- Base town Lohmen, Germany
- Country Germany
- Region Lohmen, Alps & Central Europe, Europe
- Access Moderate — a real walk — expect stairs, uneven ground or an hour on the trail
How it compares
This waterfall
Amsel Falls
Germany
Height10 mWidth—
Most similar
Mickiewicz Falls
Poland
Height10 mWidth—
Also a cascade waterfall, of similar height and in Poland
Largest curtain
Victoria Falls
Zimbabwe · Zambia
Height108 mWidth1,708 m
Largest single sheet of falling water
Tallest on earth
Angel Falls
Venezuela
Height979 mWidth—
Widest on earth
Khone Phapheng Falls
Laos
Height21 mWidth10,783 m
Measured across the whole multi-channel system
Angel Falls is 98× taller than Amsel Falls. Victoria Falls is 11× taller. We don't have a reliable crest width for Amsel Falls yet, so it is left off the width chart. Tallest · widest lists.
On the map
50.97194, 14.07361
Quick answers
Where is Amsel Falls?
Amsel Falls is in Germany (Lohmen). The nearest base is Lohmen, Germany. Its coordinates are 50.9719, 14.0736.
How tall is Amsel Falls?
Amsel Falls drops 10 metres (33 feet). It is a cascade-type waterfall.
When is the best time to visit Amsel Falls?
Peak flow is April to June and October. Spring snowmelt and rain make April to June the fullest months; October adds colour, and a hard winter can freeze the face.
What can you do at Amsel Falls?
Beyond the viewpoints: caving, hiking, photography and wildlife & safari. Access to the main viewpoint is rated moderate — a real walk — expect stairs, uneven ground or an hour on the trail.
How do you get to Amsel Falls?
The usual base is Lohmen, Germany. A real walk — expect stairs, uneven ground or an hour on the trail from there.
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