Gollinger Wasserfall
Gollinger Wasserfall
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Ramon
735 contributions
Aug 2020 • Couples
In general there's nothing bad to say about those waterfalls. Visually they are great and especially on hot summerdays the area is nicely refreshing.
The big minus is the amount of people. It is terribly crowded and the walking trail is too narrow to comfortably take over. I understand that people stop to make pictures and enjoy the views, but with those amounts of people, some of them who even make it hard to pass by even though they are just watching, it's a bit of a buzzkill for me. Of course 98% of people don't bother wearing masks though they can't keep proper distance.
Furthermore the directions to the parking (which of course is also overcrowded if you don't come early) aren't exactly great either.
Can be done, but the great views not neccessarily outweigh the minuses.
The big minus is the amount of people. It is terribly crowded and the walking trail is too narrow to comfortably take over. I understand that people stop to make pictures and enjoy the views, but with those amounts of people, some of them who even make it hard to pass by even though they are just watching, it's a bit of a buzzkill for me. Of course 98% of people don't bother wearing masks though they can't keep proper distance.
Furthermore the directions to the parking (which of course is also overcrowded if you don't come early) aren't exactly great either.
Can be done, but the great views not neccessarily outweigh the minuses.
Written 26 August 2020
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dalia h
Cairo Governorate, Egypt33 contributions
Sept 2017 • Family
Taking a train from salzburg to golling was a 20 minute ride. although, I advise having a car or bike as the walk to the waterfall takes about 35 minutes. The walk to the waterfall is filled with beautiful country houses with open green fields. The ambient background is soothing while walking down the road, also the view of the mountains is absolutely stunning as it is always in your front view, always reminds by it's presence. The waterfall has a cafe/ticket cashier which is moderately priced. The journey to the the top is slippery as the water is rushing down so fast ,you can feel it everywhere around you but there are always wood planks to help you stabilize your feet . The journey to the top is increasingly rewarding as more views are unlocked . I have reached the witches tower and didn't complete the full path due to time commitment. You will be doing yourself a great favor if you reach the iron bridge crossing the waterfall itself,do not quit before then,it takes time but is worth your while
Written 5 September 2017
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Jag-u-rs
Adelaide, Australia40 contributions
May 2017 • Couples
Found this waterfall by accident because it is well sign posted. Asked the ticket seller how far to the waterfall because we didn't have a lot of time. He said 10 minutes. After 10 minutes you reach a beautiful waterfall, one of the best. A solid flow free falls down the centre and on the sides it cascades down several levels.
Thankfully we are adventurous and decided to investigate the rest of the path up the mountain. At the top there is a thunderous overfall. Long free fall drop which creates a spectacle of spray coming through a cave like opening. But right at the top there is a beautiful, peaceful pond which somehow feeds the turmoil below.
A MUST SEE,
Thankfully we are adventurous and decided to investigate the rest of the path up the mountain. At the top there is a thunderous overfall. Long free fall drop which creates a spectacle of spray coming through a cave like opening. But right at the top there is a beautiful, peaceful pond which somehow feeds the turmoil below.
A MUST SEE,
Written 10 May 2017
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MartinM
Esbjerg, Denmark258 contributions
July 2015 • Family
We enjoyed this waterfall on the way back from a daytrip to Salzburg (we stayed in Bad Ischl). It is not the most amazing / impressive I have ever seen, but if you are in the area it is a nice place to visit. The walk there is not so long and there is also the option to walk on to the top (we didnt go, so I dont know how it is).
Family with baby info:
You cannot go all the wayt with a baby stroller or so, as there are many rocks and roots - but it is not so far that you cannot just carry the little child or let them walk a bit holding your hand.
Family with baby info:
You cannot go all the wayt with a baby stroller or so, as there are many rocks and roots - but it is not so far that you cannot just carry the little child or let them walk a bit holding your hand.
Written 31 July 2015
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Janulaaa
Reading, UK31 contributions
Aug 2013 • Couples
This place is not so big, just a minute from a parking place (for free) and entry is also not expensive. U can go there with kids as the climbing is not so hard, u can choose from 3 levels to climb up. In summer it is really refreshing to let waterfall blow the drops of water in your face. Nice spending 1-2 hours there.
Written 3 February 2014
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Rasa L
Aalborg, Denmark111 contributions
July 2018 • Family
It’s absolutely worth to see it. It’s not huge but very beautiful: it likes a water dress 👗 is running down . The drops barely just touching a lot of mossy stones and bounce fast up further down...
It’s a easy a climb for children 5 years old and above ....so long you can climb! It takes 1 hour. You can get in the car to the a parking next to an entrance to waterfall . It’s not expensive.
It’s a easy a climb for children 5 years old and above ....so long you can climb! It takes 1 hour. You can get in the car to the a parking next to an entrance to waterfall . It’s not expensive.
Written 11 July 2018
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eilonglen
Ashkelon, Israel328 contributions
Sept 2017 • Couples
Our first major stop on our way from Vienna Airport to Salzburg, was to the tiny hamlet of Golling, conveniently situated just off the highway, and famous for its prominent Waterfalls. After a week of continuous rains, we expected to view a fair quantity flowing down the steep and narrow Salzach River, but were blown away by the massively powerful volume of this furiously impressive waterfall, consisting of an upper and a lower cascade descending the sheer cliff-side. For the hike-challenged, one really need not proceed to the upper cascade, as the lower one is more than sufficiently impressive...
A brief and easy hike from the attractive entry-way, guarded by an affable and helpful local who took a nominal entry-fee from us, this short climb was well-worth the trouble of tracing the site through the streets of the village and up the mountain-side. The trail is safe and protected by a guard-rail most of the way, making it user-friendly for most age-groups, but be sure to carry a brolly or a rain-jacket against the powerful spray, and sturdy footwear is well-recommended. On your way out, spotless toilets and an attractive gift shop, also offering light snacks, provide added value. Lovely first glimpse of the Salzkammergut...
A brief and easy hike from the attractive entry-way, guarded by an affable and helpful local who took a nominal entry-fee from us, this short climb was well-worth the trouble of tracing the site through the streets of the village and up the mountain-side. The trail is safe and protected by a guard-rail most of the way, making it user-friendly for most age-groups, but be sure to carry a brolly or a rain-jacket against the powerful spray, and sturdy footwear is well-recommended. On your way out, spotless toilets and an attractive gift shop, also offering light snacks, provide added value. Lovely first glimpse of the Salzkammergut...
Written 8 October 2017
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Merav E
Jerusalem, Israel114 contributions
Sept 2013 • Family
A great place to visit! A short walk in the woods leads her giant waterfall.
Continue to climb up the path and come to beautiful waterfall spouting up the mountain.
A beautiful sight! Plenty of water in abundance of green forest.
Continue to climb up the path and come to beautiful waterfall spouting up the mountain.
A beautiful sight! Plenty of water in abundance of green forest.
Written 2 October 2013
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Malarchy
Maseru, Lesotho808 contributions
July 2013 • Family
The Gollinger Wasserfall is a proper waterfall experience. It is a woodland trek with a couple of different paths to see the waterfall from different angles, a couple of which are stunning. Entry to the trek costs €2.50 for adults. The trek to the bottom of the waterfall takes about 10 minutes. It is another 10 or so minutes to the mid-point and the awesome view into the cave. To the very top takes a bit longer.
Getting to the start of the trail takes a while because the curiously downmarket tourist location of Golling has to be traversed. There are a series of nothing more than one-lane routes so careful driving and road courtesy are absolute necessities. Parking is a bit of a squeeze, nabbing the last available spot was a bit of a bonus,
The trail itself starts off at a snack bar with the entrance fee not payable until a hut a couple minutes down the path. The early going is relatively straightforward, being perfectly possible for toddlers but those reliant on wheels will probably find it hard as there are a lot of bumps in the road from the various tree limbs. This is a forest.
Running alongside the path is the stream the Wasserfall cascades into. It is a nice stream, nothing more than that though the water wheel mill is a nice diversion.
When the waterfall finally cascades into view it is impressive. Probably Austria's best. The waterfall cascades in two sections and it is easy to be so awed by the main part that the harder to find top part of the cascade can be ignored.
Going up from the base is a harder walk, for those with good mobility. The rewards are impressive though. Being splashed by the waterfall's spray is very funny though it is quite slippery at the mid-point. That mid-point is stunning though as it offers an incredible view into the source cave and a thunderous aural experience.
Traditionalists will probably prefer to look from above but the colours and sounds on that slippery bridge in front of the cave are utterly unforgettable.
Getting to the start of the trail takes a while because the curiously downmarket tourist location of Golling has to be traversed. There are a series of nothing more than one-lane routes so careful driving and road courtesy are absolute necessities. Parking is a bit of a squeeze, nabbing the last available spot was a bit of a bonus,
The trail itself starts off at a snack bar with the entrance fee not payable until a hut a couple minutes down the path. The early going is relatively straightforward, being perfectly possible for toddlers but those reliant on wheels will probably find it hard as there are a lot of bumps in the road from the various tree limbs. This is a forest.
Running alongside the path is the stream the Wasserfall cascades into. It is a nice stream, nothing more than that though the water wheel mill is a nice diversion.
When the waterfall finally cascades into view it is impressive. Probably Austria's best. The waterfall cascades in two sections and it is easy to be so awed by the main part that the harder to find top part of the cascade can be ignored.
Going up from the base is a harder walk, for those with good mobility. The rewards are impressive though. Being splashed by the waterfall's spray is very funny though it is quite slippery at the mid-point. That mid-point is stunning though as it offers an incredible view into the source cave and a thunderous aural experience.
Traditionalists will probably prefer to look from above but the colours and sounds on that slippery bridge in front of the cave are utterly unforgettable.
Written 28 August 2013
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Novastar77
Ninove, Belgium46 contributions
July 2013 • Couples
Not a difficult hike, you reach the waterfall after 15-20 mins. Price is 2.5 euro, even cheaper with a hotel guestcard.
Written 11 July 2013
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A parkoló koordinátáit szeretném megtudni. Köszönöm.
Written 9 May 2019
hi we are visiting the area in December is the waterfall accessible then? we have a car thanks
Written 2 November 2017
we ate visiting in December is the waterfall accessible then?
Written 2 November 2017
Officially it is not open after 31st of October (and not accessible). But of course it is nature, so everything is accessible if weather conditions and will allow it.
Written 2 November 2017
А есть ли какие нибудь ограничения на посещение этого водопада? Я имею ввиду туда можно придти в любое время суток и свободно пройти? Например в 5 утра?
Written 27 September 2017
hello .. how can I reach it by public transport from Salzburg and how long does the ride take ?
Written 28 August 2017
I do not know...we had our own vehicle. It is worth the trip!
Written 29 August 2017
There is a fee yes and how long does it take to hike?
Written 25 May 2017
Up and back an hour is plenty. If you just go to the base it's about 5-10 mins.
Written 11 June 2017
Hi, can I go with my one year old baby to the waterfall or will it be difficult? thanks in advance.
Written 28 April 2015
Hey, its not accessible with a pram as there are many stairs and uneven ground. You could carry your baby to the bottom of the waterfall. as its only 5-10min walk to the bottom. To the top it get more steeper and difficult to walk up.
Written 19 May 2015
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