Lauterbrunnen is indeed the valley of waterfalls. In fact, it is claimed that there are seventy-two waterfalls to be found in Lauterbrunnen.
I was actually in Lauterbrunnen (again) in July and started to wonder where all the waterfalls are hiding. After all, I knew that the valley was full of water – after all, it was named “many springs” (in English). And when I peered at a map, I could see there were streams everywhere. And many of them must topple off the sides off the valley!
Sure, some, like the Staubbach Falls, are right in your face. And one is easy to find because it a famous tourist attractions, like the Trümmelbach Falls. But what about the other seventy?
That is what this guide is all about. I spent hours trawling the web to find any hint of a waterfall in Lauterbrunnen. The end result is the most definitive list of falls in the Lauterbrunnen Valley I could make.
- Where the waterfalls in Lauterbrunnen are
- How you can see them (related hikes)
- A map(s) of Lauterbrunnen waterfalls
Table of Contents
Lauterbrunnen Waterfalls Map
1. Staubbach Falls
The Staubbach Falls are the most obvious place to start on any list of Lauterbrunnen waterfalls.
These falls drop a jaw-dropping 297 meters from the cliffs above Lauterbrunnen, making them the most iconic and mesmerising falls in the region. They are also the most photographed.
You can see them from below, just by walking a few hundred meters from the train station. Or you can hike up behind them, inside a rock tunnel carved out of the wall. An experience worth the effort.
2. Trümmelbach Falls
- Location: Google Maps
The second my famous falls in the Lauterbrunnen Valley are the Trümmelbach Falls. These falls are about halfway along the road from Lauterbrunnen to Stechelberg and are a paid tourist attraction.
Unlike many other falls, the Trümmelbach Falls are actually ten glacier-fed waterfalls hidden deep inside the walls of the valley. They have been made accessible by a tunnel-funicular, pathways, and platforms that make the visit a bit of an adventure.
3. Murrenbach Falls
- Location: Google Maps
- Height: 417 m
Continuing along the valley, we eventually arrive at the third most famous falls in the area – the Mürrenbach Falls. You can easily reach the base of these falls from the Stechelberg car park for the Schilthorn Cable Car.
In many ways, they are more impressive than the Staubbach Falls because they drop a whopping 417 meters from the valley walls above. Although, to be honest, they actually fall in a series of five cascades, starting near Mürren, until they reach the valley floor below.
They are best seen during the spring snow-melt and in summer after large storms.
4. Spissbach Falls
- Location: Google Maps
- Height:: 280m
As you walk down the valley from the Staubbach Falls, the next impressive falls you can see on your right are the Spissbach Falls. They are very similar to the Staubbach Falls in their flow and height (280m), and are hard to miss. The main difference with these falls is that they are not right in Lauterbrunnen itself, so are less well-known.
5. Buchenbach Falls
- Location: Google Maps
- Height: 380m
Just after the Spissbach Falls, are the 380m Buchenbach Falls that topples from a crack in the cliffs above. They are quite close to the Spissbach Falls, so don’t confuse the two. And it was actually not flowing when we were there in summer 2023. However, if you look at the image above, you can clearly see where it flowed before it froze for winter (between the yellow/orange patches in the rock).
6. Ägertenbach Falls
- Location: Google Maps
- Height: 175m
The Ägertenbach Falls is a 175m high waterfall you can see looking back down the valley from Stechelberg. It is on the same side of the valley as the others, and actually quite close to Mürrenbach Falls.
The challenge with seeing these falls is that they are quite wide and thin and are prone to being blown around by the wind. But, if the flow is strong, and the wind is low on the day, you might stand a good chance of seeing them.
7. Sprutz Falls
- Location: Google Maps
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The Sprutz Falls is a popular hiking destination from either Gimmelwald or Mürren. The falls “spurt” out of the rocks above and then cascade down over a small cave below them.
You can hike down and under part of these waterfalls, making for an exciting addition to a lovely loop hike in the region. It can get a little slippery on the stairs at either end of the hike down, but there are handrails, so most of you should manage ok.
8. Sefinen Falls
- Location: Google Maps
The Sefinen Falls are a smaller waterfall at the bottom of the Sefinen Lütschine River, at the end of the Lauterbrunnen Valley, just below Gimmelwald.
You can also choose from a variety of hikes that include the falls here. And if you hike all along the Sefinental (valley) itself, you will come to a bowl with a series of other waterfalls there too.
They are easily accessed via a short hike from either Gimmelwald (which is easier and downhill), or via a more strenuous uphill hike from Stechelberg.
The falls are more of a tumbling series of cascades, except for one larger part which is a 40 meter drop in total. Although not the most stunning in the valley, it makes for a great hike.
9. Schmadribach Falls
10. Holdri Falls
11. Tallbach Falls
- Schmadribach Falls Location: Google Maps
- Holdri Falls Location: Google Maps
- Talbach Falls Location: Google Maps
In a small, lesser-visited valley at the main Lauterbrunnen Valley lies a range of watefalls that can all be visited on a long and stunning hike.
Startng with the Schmadribach, closer to the start of the walk, you end up crossing both the 40m high Holdrifälle (there are two parts to this one) and Talbachfall. This hike is one of the best kept secrets according to one 90 year old local I met. If you want to beat the crowds, this is the one to do.
12. Staldenbach Falls
- Location: Google Maps
On the opposite side of the valley from Gimmelwald and Mürren lies the Staldenbach Falls. They are quite hard to reach, but judging from the images I have seen on Google Maps, some people have managed to get up to them.
The height of the falls is not known, and they do not fall all the way to the valley below as they do on the west side of the valley. However, if you catch them during high flow or rain, they are impressive indeed.
13. Mattenbach Falls
The Mattenbach Falls are another gem you can see from Stechelberg. They consist of a long series of cascades that come from the glacial melt water above, and eventually arrive at the meadows below. In total, these falls drop a staggering 840 meters, nd if you watch the video above, you can get a better sense for how high they truly are!
14. Wydeweidbach Falls
Just along from the Mattenbach Falls, close to Stechelberg is another little known waterfall Wydeweidbach Falls. I was unable to find much on these falls, other than the location.
15. Hasenbach Falls
- Location: Google Maps
The Hasenbach Falls is a small waterfall hidden in the forest above Lauterbrunnen, almost opposite Spissbach Falls. There is a short but fun hike to the falls from Wengen, that takes around 3 hours return.
16. Schiltwaldbach Falls
- Location: Google Maps
The Schiltwaldbach Falls are another small waterfall hidden in the forest just above Lauterbrunnen. You could almost see them above you as you sit on the train to Wengen, were it not for the trees!
17. Gryffenbach Falls
- Location: Google Maps
The Gryffenbach Falls are a smaller waterfall high above the town of Lauterbrunnen. You can reach them on foot if you hike up towards the upper cable car station of Grutschenalp. In fact, the beginning of this hike will pass them not long after you start the ascent. You can also see the hike on this map, marked as “Gässliweg”.
