Over the long weekend around the 1st of May, we visited the beautiful Myrafälle. These waterfalls are located near the village of Muggendorf, close to Pernitz in the Piestingtal valley in Lower Austria.
The Natural Monument "Myrafälle"
Getting There
The waterfalls are easily reachable by car and there are plenty of parking spaces. That said, this natural monument is so popular that things can get tight here too. Visitors are therefore asked to park as space-efficiently as possible. The website also has information on getting there by train or bicycle. There's even a charging station for e-bikes. ;)
The Myrafälle Rules for Visiting with a Dog
The following rules apply when visiting with a dog:
- dogs must either be kept on a lead
- or they must wear a muzzle
- For dogs on the restricted breeds list, both lead and muzzle are mandatory
Muggi, the waterfalls' mascot, also asks you to clean up after your four-legged companions so that other visitors don't step in anything unpleasant. There are plenty of bins around, so it should be no problem to dispose of both poo bags and any other rubbish there.
Further Rules for Everyone
- Entry fees apply for adults and children (ages 6 to 14)
- Dogs enter free of charge
- As mentioned above, please use the bins provided
- Smoking and lighting fires are strictly prohibited
- Unfortunately the path is not suitable for pushchairs
- Please behave quietly with the forest wildlife in mind
- The flowers belong in their natural surroundings, so please leave them there
- If you notice anything of concern, please report it at the ticket desk
The Thundering Roar and Crystal-Clear Water of the Myrafälle
The Walk Up
After paying for our two tickets at the machine, we're through the turnstile and off we go. Murphy and Archie are super motivated and perfectly at home on their all-terrain paws. My favourite person and I are glad to have sturdy outdoor shoes on our feet. Since it rained overnight, the paths and steps are damp and slippery in places.
Handrails and cross-bars on the bridges make the route along the Myrafälle easier and safer, which makes the entry fee entirely justified.
Dog Facts Myrafälle
Since the beautiful natural gem that is the Myrafälle is very well visited (and I imagine it stays that way all year round), your dog should be comfortable around lots of people, including children. People also overtake each other in narrow spots, so a certain laid-back temperament is definitely a plus.
It's also worth mentioning the many steps, which probably won't do dogs with hip problems or similar issues any favours.
That said, our two French Bulldogs handled the route really well and were more than up to the challenge.
We also spotted other short-legged dogs along the way who were getting on just fine.
The large turnstile at the end has its own dedicated dog passage on the left. ;)
Soaking Up the Natural Gem "Myrafälle"
And then all that's left to do is soak up this monument of nature. The waterfalls carving their path in that breathtaking way of theirs. The thundering masses of water, inviting you to listen to nothing but yourself and nature. The cold water, so pure and clear that every swirl stirs up a fleeting cloud of white. The lush, colourful flora all around truly relaxes body, mind and soul — in the most literal sense of the word.
After the last turnstile, there's the option to hike around the Hausstein and head towards the reservoir. We've put that on our bucket list for next time and simply walked back to the car park along the forest track (the dashed parallel path on the orientation map).
You can find all the useful information on the Myrafälle website.
