--- title: "Langenhennersdorf waterfall" url: "https://www.saechsische-schweiz.de/en/poi/langenhennersdorf-waterfall" description: "The Langehennersdorf village stream flows into the lower-lying Gottleuba via further cascades and the undercrossing of the S174.  The falling water has dug deep into the Elbe sandstone, a remarkable achievement, especially as the waterfall is more of a trickle than a torrent today, depending on the weather.Near the road is the round stone table with 7 small boulders - a small reference to the legend of the Quarkse vom Cottaer Spitzberg (see the legend book of Saxon Switzerland by Alfred Meiche). They are said to have inhabited the  dwarf cave. Irregular steps lead to this narrow crevice, which is actually a quarry cave. Here the joy of discovery is awakened by little hikers  - don't forget your flashlight!The waterfall can only be reached directly from the parking bay on the state road 174, drive out of the center of the village in the direction of Pirna, after the last house about 400m, there are no forest paths or hiking trails leading to the destination.." language: "en" type: "Place" image: "https://dam.destination.one/1329848/c77c1441416c18263592a604f9e788046e0fd1bcd1124bfe901da87dc72d2d0d/.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Saxon Switzerland > Special > Destination.Data Details > Points of Interest" --- Share Langenhennersdorf waterfall =========================== - Natural sight A small waterfall flows over a moss-covered rock face, surrounded by lush greenery and trees in a wooded area. Rocky landscape with a small waterfall, surrounded by green vegetation; a sign with information about the "Dwarf Cave" stands in the foreground. With a free fall height of around 9 meters, it is the highest natural waterfall in Saxon Switzerland. The Langehennersdorf village stream flows into the lower-lying Gottleuba via further cascades and the undercrossing of the S174. The falling water has dug deep into the Elbe sandstone, a remarkable achievement, especially as the waterfall is more of a trickle than a torrent today, depending on the weather. Near the road is the round stone table with 7 small boulders - a small reference to the legend of the Quarkse vom Cottaer Spitzberg (see the legend book of Saxon Switzerland by Alfred Meiche). They are said to have inhabited the dwarf cave. Irregular steps lead to this narrow crevice, which is actually a quarry cave. Here the joy of discovery is awakened by little hikers - don't forget your flashlight! The waterfall can only be reached directly from the parking bay on the state road 174, drive out of the center of the village in the direction of Pirna, after the last house about 400m, there are no forest paths or hiking trails leading to the destination. . Read more Good to know ------------ General information - Parking Available Payment methods Entrance Free Directions & Parking facilities Accessible by public transportation. Bus route: 216 Bus stop: Langenhennersdorf Presswerk 1 Footpath: approx. 10 min Read more Contact person Touristinformation BerggießhübelTalstraße 2a 01816 Bad Gottleuba-Berggießhübel Our recommendations ------------------- View on map - Natural sight - Natural sight - Mountain peaks Nearby ------ View on map - Place of interest - Natural sight - Natural sight - Mountain peaks Contact Staatsstraße 174 / an der Waldburg 1 ca. 400m 01816 Bad Gottleuba-Berggießhübel - OT Langenhennersdorf