At Falkau Waterfall, the Haslach plunges over two cascades into a pool; it is a right-bank tributary of the Wutach.
Waterfall and Trails
The hiking route “From Neustadt (Black Forest) via Hochfirst to Feldberg-Altglashütten” reaches Vorderfalkau via the Lenzkircher Weg. From the “Vorderfalkau” trail junction, a short detour leads down to Falkau Waterfall. These two details help with different planning questions: the route describes a trail leading to Vorderfalkau, while the detour provides brief access to a single natural attraction. Before the Haslach bridge, the Schwarzbachweg follows the banks of the Haslach to the riding stable in Mittelfalkau. Here, both the course of the Haslach and the destination in Mittelfalkau are clear reference points. Trail conditions may change; check the current conditions before setting out.
Trail Status and Leisure Activities
The historic Falkauer Wasserfallsteig trail was brought back into use by the Vorderfalkau Interest Group. A community notice dated November 10, 2025, reported that it was open again; subsequent weather damage may affect its condition. A hiking trail in the Vorderfalkau area is currently closed because it has been washed away and is also thought to have been undermined. Take this closure into account when planning your hike.
A separate note: the water-treading station at the Falkau spa park offers refreshment and relaxation.
In the wider Feldberg (Black Forest) destination
The Wichtelpfad at Feldberg is a circular trail about 1.8 kilometers long through the forest of the Feldberg Nature Reserve. It combines nature experiences, stories, and fascinating facts about the increasingly rare capercaillie. Unlike the short detour at Falkau Waterfall, the Wichtelpfad is a circular route of about 1.8 kilometers, offering a different kind of option.
The House of Nature features an interactive permanent exhibition that presents the Feldberg Nature Reserve in a humorous way and is aimed at all audiences.
A child carrier can be borrowed at the House of Nature for smaller children. Check availability in advance if this service is important to your plans.
The Feldberg cable car takes visitors quickly and comfortably up Feldberg, the region’s highest peak. Operations may vary by season; check the operating times for the day of your visit.
The three attractions in the wider destination offer different experiences: a circular forest trail, an interactive exhibition, and a cable car ride to the summit. You can focus on a nature trail, learning, or a trip to the summit.
When looking for a holiday apartment, it is worth deciding what you want to focus on during your stay first. Would you mainly like to include the waterfall and trails associated with Vorderfalkau, or should the Wichtelpfad, exhibition, and cable car in the wider Feldberg (Black Forest) destination also be part of your plans? Narrowing down your options in advance helps tailor your search to the activities that really matter to you.
Discover more destinations: AltglashĂĽtten.
Go to the overview of the wider destination: Feldberg.
