Waterfall Engstligen Photo: Waterfall Engstligen

Waterfall Engstligen reaches a height of 600 meters and is the second largest among all Swiss waterfalls. Numerous streams are flocking to the mountains to unite and double cascade collapse in the valley of Engstligen. Since 1948 the waterfall included in the list of national monuments of nature and is one of the most colorful attractions of Switzerland.

To reach the falls preferred the bus from the village of Adelboden, but you can go Hiking. In summer there is Hiking trail, which starts at the Parking Unter dem Birg and running along the water channel to Engstligen. The hike usually takes about one and a half hours and the habit may seem a little difficult, but the difficulties are immediately forgotten when the eyes of a traveler offers spectacular beauty of the majestic nature. And in winter, the most convenient way to enjoy from the cabin cable car in the mountains. In the warmer months many prefer, once you reach the top, descend down the track, so comfortable that it without any difficulty able to go down even small children. It is for this reason that the waterfall Engstligen is perfect for family outings. There near the waterfall is a climbing trail Qiligang, widely known for its simplicity, beautiful views and the opportunity to get under the falling water stream.

Between Unter dem Birg and Engstligenalp includes a small platform, climbing on top of that, you can almost touch the hand falls, to enjoy the power of his roar, remaining nevertheless safe.

The air around the waterfall until saturated with water that you can drink in a literal sense. And installed in the vicinity of the numerous benches and invite you to make a brief halt, to feast upon the energy of falling water from the mountains.

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