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Valschavielbach – Balbier Waterfall loop from Europaschutzgebiet Rifa

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Valschavielbach – Balbier Waterfall loop from Europaschutzgebiet Rifa

Moderate

4.5

(27)

112

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Valschavielbach – Balbier Waterfall loop from Europaschutzgebiet Rifa

02:34

9.21km

160m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 29, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.06 km

Valschavielbach

Highlight • River

Ideal photo spot because you get close to the water. But beware of heavy rain, snowmelt and so on. There's plenty of water here.

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2.64 km

Pedestrian bridge over the Ill River

Highlight • Bridge

A nice spot with a view over the Ill. There's a bench nearby with a wastepaper basket for a rest.

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4.01 km

Start of the Way of the Cross at Balbierfall

Highlight • Trail

Strenuous path along the crossroads up to the Balbierfall, which turns right just before the waterfall and above the Mariengrotte

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4.34 km

View of the Waterfall and Stream

Highlight • Waterfall

4.61 km

Balbier Waterfall

Highlight • Waterfall

Leisurely walk from the Gortipohl church to the Balbier waterfall. The Balbier waterfall is about 17 meters high. There is a small, cozy playground with a barbecue area nearby.

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4.83 km

Maria Hüllet Grotto

Highlight • Religious Site

a rock grotto with a sculpture of Mary and some benches. very well cared for. There are postcards and candles.

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5.00 km

Nice rest area with sun loungers, barbecue and fountain

Highlight • Rest Area

Nicely designed place🤗 Very inviting

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6.91 km

Rest Area with Bench and Zwitscherhäuschen

Highlight • Rest Area

A beautiful spot in the countryside with a bench (even isolated and with a hand brush), bird feeder, brook in the background and secret twittering house, where with a bit of luck you will find a little liquor.

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9.21 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.57 km

3.23 km

1.65 km

424 m

317 m

Surfaces

3.91 km

3.58 km

581 m

539 m

390 m

196 m

Elevation

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Highest point (990 m)

Lowest point (890 m)

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Friday 3 July

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Valschavielbach – Balbier Waterfall loop from Europaschutzgebiet Rifa

Valschavielbach

Pedestrian bridge over the Ill River

Start of the Way of the Cross at Balbierfall

View of the Waterfall and Stream

Balbier Waterfall

Maria Hüllet Grotto

Nice rest area with sun loungers, barbecue and fountain

Rest Area with Bench and Zwitscherhäuschen

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