Horseshoe Falls
water falls are popular destinations for a trip, as they are quite a spectacular sight. This article lists important cases around the world.
Africa
- Boyoma Falls (earlier, Stanley Falls) on the Congo in the Democratic Republic of the Congo are the waterfalls with the highest water flow - 17 million liters per second over a height of 60 m
- Murchison Falls in Ugandawhere the Nile wedges through a narrow gap
- Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe, 1.7 km wide waterfalls and over 100 m high
Europe
Rhine Falls
Germany
- The Triberg waterfalls at Triberg in the Black Forest are Germany's highest waterfalls.
Iceland
Austria
- The Krimml waterfalls are the only natural monument Austria with a European diploma and represent a highlight of every visit to the national park Hohe Tauern With a total drop of 389 m, the Krimml Waterfalls are the fifth highest in the world. The first of the 3 cataracts, the "Upper Fall", has a height of 140 m. After a short, flat section, the so-called "Schönangerl", the "Mittlere Achenfall" falls 100 m over the second step. The third level with the "Lower Achenfall" is over 140 m high.
Poland
- The Siklawa im Roztoka Valley in the High Tatras is Poland's highest waterfall.
Switzerland
- The Rhine Falls at Schaffhausen is Europe's largest waterfall
Czech Republic
- The Elbe Falls at Špindlerův Mlýn (Spindleruv Mlyn in Giant Mountains.
North America
- Niagara Falls, the most famous waterfalls on the border between Canada and the United States
- Yosemite Falls in the Yosemite National Park, the tallest in North America
South America
- Angel Falls in Venezuela - With a direct drop of 807 m, it is the highest in the world
- Iguaçu Falls between Brazil and Argentina
Security notice
The spray around the waterfalls is often very slippery. For this reason, it is advisable not to venture too far, especially at the upper edge, in order to avoid falling.
The rivers above and below the falls should not be underestimated either. Especially in the basin below the waterfall, very strong eddies can often form without prior notice.
It is therefore advisable to observe the local warning notices and not disregard prohibitions. Do not climb over any barriers, these are mostly for your own protection.
