Wasserfall Sprutz

"Although it’s not a must, I would highly recommend taking the detour since it allows you to walk directly behind a raging waterfall! There were hardly any people when I hiked this trail, allowing me to peacefully soak in the sounds of the roaring water while feeling fully immersed in nature. If you opt to take the detour, you’ll walk for 15-20 minutes on a trail through the forest that is almost entirely comprised of downhill switchbacks. This is a really great deal if you’re planning to continue on downhill to Gimmelwald, but if you’d like to complete the rest of the Northface Trail you’ll have to climb back up all that way. The trail to the Sprutz Waterfall is quite muddy and on a steep downward slope — if you’re completing this hike after it’s rained, make sure to wear hiking boots to avoid taking a tumble. After enjoying the serene beauty of the Sprutz Waterfall, we decided to continue back down to our lodging in Gimmelwald. At this point I’m not exactly sure what trail we followed (if any?), but we began by heading up the steps behind the waterfall, opposite of the direction we originally came. A clear path existed with hand rails and arrows painted on tree trunks indicating the correct direction, until we broke out from the forest and stepped onto the hillside looking down at the valley below. From here we could see the village of Gimmelwald ourselves, so we continued walking downhill on narrow dirt paths to avoid disrupting any plants in the surrounding fields. Again, I’m not exactly sure what the name of this trail is, but common sense should lead you in the right direction (and that’s coming from someone who can’t navigate their home town without Apple Maps)."