--- title: Nixenfall (waterfall) url: "https://presseservice.salzkammergut.at/en/oesterreich-tour/detail/100034/nixenfall-waterfall.html" description: This beautiful, easy family hike with several interacitve stations leads us to a waterfall which, according to legend, houses a mermaid. date: 2023-12-06 modified: 2025-12-03 --- # Nixenfall (waterfall) Nixenfall (waterfall) ======================= **Starting place:** 4853 Steinbach am Attersee **Destination:** 4853 Steinbach am Attersee ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/237238/C352A815363B9C2649AC11A64415FA97FA3ABF744650E60A5D68CD757477FB95/nixenfalleingangtourismusverbandattersee-attergauasisawiespointner.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/203240/0CAF4FC5EBECAC1F80B8C7840374D6E0DB916D920D2FE1A980D448B706F1A74A/nixenfall-weissenbach-am-attersee.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/237239/9747991C95F23FCA55A29026BA6111FCA20145E584037FD9D8BB9CC18215A516/nixenfallkoboldgeschichtetourismusverbandattersee-attergauasisawiespointner.jpg) Open copyright © Tourismusverband Attersee-Attergau, Asisa Wiespointner Close copyright [ ![Entrance to the Nixenfall with water wheel, Nixensage and Gustl-Häuschen.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/237238/C352A815363B9C2649AC11A64415FA97FA3ABF744650E60A5D68CD757477FB95/nixenfalleingangtourismusverbandattersee-attergauasisawiespointner.jpg "© Tourismusverband Attersee-Attergau, Asisa Wiespointner") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/237238/C352A815363B9C2649AC11A64415FA97FA3ABF744650E60A5D68CD757477FB95/nixenfalleingangtourismusverbandattersee-attergauasisawiespointner.jpg) Open copyright © Rosi Huber Close copyright [ ![Nixen-Fall in Steinbach am Attersee: The picture shows an impressive waterfall cascading down a rocky slope. A deep pond in which the water collects can be seen in the foreground.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/203240/0CAF4FC5EBECAC1F80B8C7840374D6E0DB916D920D2FE1A980D448B706F1A74A/nixenfall-weissenbach-am-attersee.jpg "© Rosi Huber") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/203240/0CAF4FC5EBECAC1F80B8C7840374D6E0DB916D920D2FE1A980D448B706F1A74A/nixenfall-weissenbach-am-attersee.jpg) Open copyright © Tourismusverband Attersee-Attergau, Asisa Wiespointner Close copyright [ ![There are four goblin stories by Marie Mohn on the Generation Trail, which you can also listen to using the read-aloud function.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/237239/9747991C95F23FCA55A29026BA6111FCA20145E584037FD9D8BB9CC18215A516/nixenfallkoboldgeschichtetourismusverbandattersee-attergauasisawiespointner.jpg "© Tourismusverband Attersee-Attergau, Asisa Wiespointner") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/237239/9747991C95F23FCA55A29026BA6111FCA20145E584037FD9D8BB9CC18215A516/nixenfallkoboldgeschichtetourismusverbandattersee-attergauasisawiespointner.jpg) Open copyright © Tourismusverband Attersee-Attergau, Asisa Wiespointner Close copyright [ ![Many goblins are waiting for children to play along the way - here Crown Princess Kunigunde and the Goblin King.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/237240/2AEF14501C60F0CD9172A7C77034879BA62D1BC084BDD0F537B27F6709A53C98/nixenfallkoboldfigurentourismusverbandattersee-attergauasisawiespointner.jpg "© Tourismusverband Attersee-Attergau, Asisa Wiespointner") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/237240/2AEF14501C60F0CD9172A7C77034879BA62D1BC084BDD0F537B27F6709A53C98/nixenfallkoboldfigurentourismusverbandattersee-attergauasisawiespointner.jpg) Open copyright © Tourismusverband Attersee-Attergau, Asisa Wiespointner Close copyright [ ![Three play-along boards with the mascots Gustl and Perla provide families with exciting game ideas.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/237241/1C409602D344A2A8FEC54BAA3248EBA8F4234E7DA57A6977AB5D33DDB1A81ABD/nixenfallspielmittafeltourismusverbandattersee-attergauasisawiespointner.jpg "© Tourismusverband Attersee-Attergau, Asisa Wiespointner") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/237241/1C409602D344A2A8FEC54BAA3248EBA8F4234E7DA57A6977AB5D33DDB1A81ABD/nixenfallspielmittafeltourismusverbandattersee-attergauasisawiespointner.jpg) Open copyright © TVB Attersee-Attergau, Asisa Wiespointner Close copyright [ ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/237242/08E180E7AB6770A4D60BE78B4CC5E73856794A3DED2BFE12389D0E5F539A9DE8/nixenfall.jpg "© TVB Attersee-Attergau, Asisa Wiespointner") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/237242/08E180E7AB6770A4D60BE78B4CC5E73856794A3DED2BFE12389D0E5F539A9DE8/nixenfall.jpg) Open copyright © Werner Schnetzer Close copyright [ ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/237236/781FE3F71F08D1CFB3468AA69418F95DF43C91EE30C195806A6881397AF78699/nixenfall-im-winter.png "© Werner Schnetzer") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/237236/781FE3F71F08D1CFB3468AA69418F95DF43C91EE30C195806A6881397AF78699/nixenfall-im-winter.png) Open copyright © Werner Schnetzer Close copyright [ ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/237237/3B1F1A48BD4F1FFFD6D61BDEF842CF508D6169FFFD4EB094A2F774B43836ABCB/nixenfall-nixe-im-winter.png "© Werner Schnetzer") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/237237/3B1F1A48BD4F1FFFD6D61BDEF842CF508D6169FFFD4EB094A2F774B43836ABCB/nixenfall-nixe-im-winter.png) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. pets allowed Steinbach 5 4853 Steinbach am Attersee [ open in Google Maps ](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Steinbach%205%2C%204853%20Steinbach%20am%20Attersee "Link will open in a new window") [ Open in Apple Maps ](https://maps.apple.com/place?address=Steinbach%205%2C%204853%20Steinbach%20am%20Attersee "Link will open in a new window") ![](https://static.ecmaps.de/staticmap.jpg?experience=webarchitektur-meta&width=991&height=450&project=ttg-basemap&path=enc:euubH{esqAo@?o@NULa@DQCCSC{AG[V_@HO~DkMx@gCf@wBvA{HNo@Tm@x@uAnDcEt@mAZw@Xw@d@cBJk@HB&server=meta.tourdata.at) This beautiful, easy family hike with several interacitve stations leads us to a waterfall which, according to legend, houses a mermaid. This adventure trail is one of the seven **Adventure Hiking Trails** included in **the Adventure Hiking Pass**. Along the trails, children can collect stamps and exchange them for small gifts at the information offices of the Attersee-Attergau vacation region. This makes hiking even more exciting and varied for children. The starting point for this family hike is the parking lot on the Allee in the village **of Weißenbach am Attersee**. From there, the route first follows the **Künstlerweg** toward the Weißenbach Valley until it reaches the state highway. After about **100 meters**, cross the **Fachberg Bridge** on the right. The trail then follows the **Eibenberg Circular Trail** along the Äußerer Weißenbach stream toward the south. After just a few meters, the route branches off to the right and leads through the shade of the trees to **the Nixenfall waterfall**. The trail is well-marked and, except for the final section, is also suitable for strollers. Numerous interactive stations for balancing, touching, and exploring, as well as a waterwheel, make the trail a highlight, especially for children. Along the way, you’ll encounter goblins and their stories by **Marie Mohn**, which can be read or listened to as an audiobook via a QR code. After a while, you’ll reach the impressive **Nixenfall**, which is about **50 meters high**. A sign there tells the legend of the mermaid of Lake Attersee, and a mermaid statue stands by the waterfall. After a break, the same trail leads back to the starting point. [ Tour and route information ](#ttgCollapseTourdetails) --------------------------------------------------------- **Starting place:** 4853 Steinbach am Attersee **Destination:** 4853 Steinbach am Attersee **duration:** 1h 45m **length:** 5,2 km **Altitude difference (uphill):** 123m **Lowest point:** 475m **Highest point:** 610m **difficulty:** very easy **condition:** easy **panoramic view:** Individual Views **Paths covering:** Path / trail, Gravel, unfixed **further information:** - culinary interesting - Experience of nature - Board possible **Details - hiking**- educational path [ ![Altitude profile Nixenfall (waterfall)](//static.et4.de/ElevationProfileChart/Go.ashx?Experience=hoehenprofil-meta&Server=meta.tourdata.at&AddElevations=true&AddOfftrackWaypoints=false&AddSurfaces=true&AddWaypoints=false&globalid=tourdata_tour_100034&width=355&height=250&FontSize=12&mkt=en) ![Altitude profile Nixenfall (waterfall)](//static.et4.de/ElevationProfileChart/Go.ashx?Experience=hoehenprofil-meta&Server=meta.tourdata.at&AddElevations=true&AddOfftrackWaypoints=false&AddSurfaces=true&AddWaypoints=false&globalid=tourdata_tour_100034&width=450&height=350&mkt=en) ](#ttgHoehenprofilModal "Nixenfall (waterfall)") [ Variants and stages ](#ttgCollapseVariantenEtappen) ------------------------------------------------------- [ AbenteuerWanderPass - Gustls and Perlas Attersee-Attergau Adventure Trip ](https://presseservice.salzkammergut.at/en/oesterreich-tour/detail/430007334/abenteuerwanderpass-gustls-and-perlas-attersee-attergau-adventure-trip.html) [ Arrival ](#ttgCollapseAnreise) ---------------------------------- **Parking**- Parking space: 30 **Parking fees**There is a large car park on the avenue in Weißenbach directly on the B152, and a smaller one at the Fachbergbrücke bridge. Both are subject to a charge from April to October. [ Prices ](#ttgCollapsePreise) -------------------------------- - Free entry [ Suitability ](#ttgCollapseEignung) -------------------------------------- - All weather - Suitable for groups - Suitable for schools - Suitable for kids (all ages) - Suitable for pushchairs - Pets allowed - Suitable for seniors - Suitable for single travelers - Suitable for families - Suitable for friends - Suitable for couples - Suitable for children **Most economical season**- Spring - Summer - Autumn - Early winter [ Accessibility ](#ttgCollapseBarrierefreiheit) ------------------------------------------------- Please get in touch for more information. 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