The Triberg Waterfalls are Germany's highest waterfalls, with the Gutach stream dropping 163 metres in total through a series of seven cascades in the central Black Forest, about 6 kilometres east of Schonwald. The falls are located within a wooded gorge and accessed via a network of paths that climb alongside the water, allowing you to view the cascades from multiple angles.
The site is heavily visited — it's one of the most popular tourist attractions in the Black Forest — and there is a well-developed infrastructure of car parks, ticket booths, and cafes around the main entrance. Despite the crowds, the falls themselves are genuinely impressive, particularly after heavy rain or snow melt when the volume of water is at its highest. The forested gorge setting keeps the main cascade path pleasant even in summer.
Allow 1–2 hours for a thorough visit. Tickets are charged for access; the main entrance is near the centre of Triberg. The falls can also be combined with a visit to Triberg town, which has several cuckoo clock shops and a local museum, if you are building a day out from Schonwald.
Coordinates: Near Triberg im Schwarzwald, about 6 km from Schonwald village.