The Lauterbrunnen valley is for me one of the most impressive and magical valleys in my region, situated between gigantic rock faces and mountain peaks. With its 72 thundering waterfalls it is one of the biggest nature conservation areas in Switzerland. The name ‘Lauter Brunnen’ (‘many fountains’) derives from those falls. The most famous being the Staubbach Falls. Plunging almost 300 metres from an overhanging rock face, being one of the highest free-falling waterfalls in Europe. In 1779, Johann Wolfgang von Goethe visited the valley, and was inspired by the roaring waters to write his well-known poem ‘Spirit song over the waters’.
I had to get down in the valley with the bike, when I did the “kleine Scheidegg” Tour the day before yesterday. There are no roads on this side, only trails. When you look at how steep here everything is, you probably know, why this was the most challenging downhill ride I did,…ever. This is taken when I nearly reached the famous Lauterbrunnen village.
Meanwhile I’m back home, but I’m maybe will draw on the picture I tock for a little while.
Beautiful nature area. Glad these places are protected. We have Yosemite which has some similarities, but it only has many waterfalls during spring run off.
Very magical indeed. The mist in the valley gives it a very other worldly look. I really love dynamic photos taken of majestic places. This is very special.
I took a simular photo to this from the railway up to Kleine Scheidegg almost 50 years ago, and it is still one of my favourite views.
Ian