Grawa Waterfall: A Majestic Cascade in the Stubai Valley

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Experience the awe-inspiring Grawa Waterfall in Stubai Valley, a natural monument and the widest waterfall in the Eastern Alps.

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Grawa Waterfall, the widest waterfall in the Eastern Alps, is a stunning natural monument in Austria's Stubai Valley. Easily accessible and featuring viewing platforms, it's a refreshing and awe-inspiring sight, especially during the early summer months when glacial meltwater swells its flow.

A brief summary to Grawa Waterfall

L232, Neustift im Stubaital, 6167, AT
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Monday 12 am-12 am
Tuesday 12 am-12 am
Wednesday 12 am-12 am
Thursday 12 am-12 am
Friday 12 am-12 am
Saturday 12 am-12 am
Sunday 12 am-12 am

Local tips

Visit during early summer to witness the waterfall at its fullest, when melting snow increases the water flow.
Take the short 15-minute walk from the Grawa Alm parking to reach the waterfall and enjoy the scenic views along the way.
Explore the viewing platforms for an up-close experience of the waterfall's power and refreshing spray.
Combine your visit with a hike along the Stubai WildWaterTrail to discover more of the valley's beautiful water features.

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Getting There

Public Transport

From Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof, take bus 590a or 590b towards the Stubai Valley. Get off at the Neustift i. St. Grawa Alm bus stop. From there, it's a short, easy walk to the waterfall. Bus ride is approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes. A Tagesticket 2 Plus (two-person pass) can be purchased at the train station or online. Single tickets cost around €6.
Car

From Innsbruck, take the A13 Brenner motorway and exit at Schönberg (Stubaital). Continue on the Stubaitalstraße (B183) towards Neustift im Stubaital and then towards the Stubai Glacier. The waterfall is located about 2 km before the Stubai Glacier cable cars. There are two parking lots: one a little below the waterfall (paid) and another opposite the Grawa Alm (15-minute walk). Parking fees vary, expect a small fee.
Walking

If you are in Neustift im Stubaital, you can walk to Grawa Waterfall. From the town center, head towards L232. The waterfall is about a 30-minute walk from the center. Follow the signs for hiking trails leading to the waterfall. Ensure you have appropriate footwear.

Discover more about Grawa Waterfall

Grawa Waterfall, or Grawa Wasserfall, is a natural wonder nestled in the rear of the Stubaital Valley, approximately 15 km from Neustift im Stubaital and a mere kilometer from the Stubai Glacier. This impressive cascade has earned its place as one of Austria's most beautiful waterfalls and the widest in the Eastern Alps. Officially declared a natural monument in 1979, Grawa Waterfall offers visitors a chance to witness the raw power and beauty of nature.The waterfall is fed by the Sulzbach brook, which plunges dramatically down a height of 100 to 180 meters, with a width of approximately 85 meters. The best time to visit is from late spring to August, when the melting snow and rising temperatures cause the Sulzaubach Glacier River to swell, creating a spectacular display. During this peak flow, the waterfall's breadth is at its most impressive.Visitors can easily access the waterfall via a short, 15-minute walk from the parking area above the Grawa Alm hut. The path leads to a wooden bridge offering fantastic views. For an even closer encounter, two viewing platforms have been constructed, allowing visitors to safely experience the refreshing spray and feel the thundering power of the cascading water. The Grawa Waterfall is integrated into the Stubai WildWaterPark and the WildWaterTrail, which highlights the most stunning water features in the valley.