Some people in the area still remember when these cascades had
well-maintained stairs, and when one could easily walk up there
even in the middle of winter, to admire the icy beauty of the water
that was falling down. However, things changed dramatically when,
in November 1964, the ground started moving, destroying the nearby
Deysermillen. The stairs haven't been maintained ever since, and
are decaying quite severely.
This cache gives you some choices: The location is most
interesting after a strong summer rain, when the Kelsbach has a lot
of water -- or in winter, when it's all covered in ice --, but
that's also when it's most difficult to reach. When it's dry, the
terrain becomes relatively easy, but the location won't be half as
interesting. The way to the cache site will be treacherous and
difficult when it's wet, since you'll want to walk up the ravine,
following the stream. At the cache site itself, things will be
easiest if you look for reflectors at dark to lead you to the right
place (consider using a strong flashlight at day), but the sight
will be best at daylight. You'll find that the cache site is a
place where a few meters make a lot of difference (and where the
box might hide beneath just about any rock), but where your GPS
will have a hard time getting good coordinates (as did mine).
For the best views, walk a bit further West once you've found
the cache. The view is worth it - but please be cautious, as the
rocks here are less stable than they seem.
Note: This cache can be done on the side of the
Maacher Tour.
WARNING: You do this cache on your own risk. Depending on
the weather, the terrain will be simply evil -- things will be
extremely slippery, you'll be wading up a wild stream, and you
won't know where the ground is firm, and where you're falling into
a hole. There are lots of slippery and lose rocks around the cache
site. The rocks move, so watch your step! You have been warned.
Good luck!