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  3. Barbian / Barbiano
  4. To the Barbian Waterfalls

To the Barbian Waterfalls

Hikes 39040 Barbian / Barbiano
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Duration 1.8 h

Distance 4.8 km

Ascend 361 hm

Descent 361 hm

Max. height 1184 m

To the Barbian Waterfalls - Description

The fresh mountain waters of the Ganderbach mountain torrent (2,000 m) cascade down the Barbian Waterfalls from the Barbianer Alm high moors. The hike to the waterfalls from the town of Barbian/Barbiano is along a narrow and partly secured trail.

Directions

  • Start

    Barbian

    Starting at the Barbian town square (830 m) follow the signs to the waterfalls – Wasserfallweg, leading south to Haus Urban. At the turnoff bear right on to trail no. 8, which partly runs along the Höfestraße farms road and then on a footpath across the meadows and through a forest. Before long, the track leads to the Lower Barbian Waterfall (1,000 m). Bear right, crossing over some stones and then follow the steep ascent to the Upper Barbian Waterfall (1,170 m). Surefootedness is essential!
    To descend, follow the signs to Barbian on trail no. 6 and head north up a steep slope on the forest track, which is partly secured with cables. Soon after, a wide path opens up leading to Flatschhof farm (1,070 m). Continue on trail no. 6/A following the signs to Barbian through woods and meadows on a slight gradient to the upper side of Barbian and back to the starting point.

  • end point

    at the starting point

Tips for the tour

The best time to visit the waterfalls is just after heavy rainfalls or when the snow melts in spring. 

Difficulty

  • Difficulty

    Medium

  • Fitness

  • Experience

  • Landscape

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Directions

self-arranged arrival
At Barbiano near the church

Interesting things nearby

The To the Barbian Waterfalls tour starts in Barbian / Barbiano.

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