Seerenbachfälle

The Seerenbachfälle (or Rinquellenfall) is one of the highest waterfall in Switzerland, located at the north side of the Walensee in the region Sankt Gallen. Last time the height was measured in 2006 which makes the Seerenbachfälle the highest waterfall in Switzerland.

There are three ways to visit the Seerenbachfälle:
Option I – From road 3 take the exit to Weesen. In Weesen there are boats leaving to Betlis where you can walk to the base of the Seerenbachfälle in 15 minutes. Best view you will have from the chapel in Betlis.
Option II – It is also possible to drive from Weesen to Betlis on certain times. It is a one way street (very narrow) but it is allowed to drive along the north shore of the Walensee every whole hour and half hour. At the end of the narrow road keep right and follow the signs for parking. You have to pay for the parking Amden/Betlis (gps 47.135639, 9.145399). There is a toilet and a gorgeous walk brings you to a viewpoint at the Rinquelle waterfall in 25 minutes. But the first nice view on the waterfall is already after 10 minutes. The path goes a little steep up but isn’t very difficult. Just before the waterfall there is a farmhouse where you can buy some refreshments. 
Option III – is the cheapest one. A walk from Weesen to the Seerenbachfälle in 60-70 minutes.

Afterwards you can sunbathe and swim in the Walensee. There are so many beaches but I loved the beach at the parking Amden/Betlis most. And there is a toilet. Only disadvantage is that parking your car is quite expensive! Nevertheless I loved the Walensee and I really wanted to stay longer…..

Now more information about the Seerenbachfälle: the waterfall drops down over three stages (585 meter) and the second stage has a singel drop of 305 meter! At the lower part of the waterfall there is also a natural karstic spring called Rinquelle. At its top 30.000 l/sec drops down over 40 meter.

When I was visiting the Seerenbachfälle and Rinquelle wasserfall the sun was shining into my lens, not very convenient if you want to take sharp pictures. I was there July 2021 in the morning. I think it is better to visit the waterfalls later in the afternoon when you want to take good quality pictures.

There are several other beautiful waterfalls in the Walensee area like the Murgbachfall.

Picture above: CC Some rights reserved / Vasile Cotovanu