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11. Juni 2024 · Like Athabasca Falls, Sunwapta Falls isn’t a very high Alberta waterfall at only 62 feet, but it’s widely known for its crystal clear waters, very powerful water flow in the summer, and stunning ice features in the winter.
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Der Wasserfall ist über den Icefields Parkway (Highway 93) auf befestigten Wegen erreichbar. Er ist insgesamt etwa 18 Meter hoch und rund neun Meter breit. Das Wasser des Sunwapta River stammt vom Athabasca-Gletscher und fällt hier in zwei Stufen hinab. Ein Wanderweg von etwa zwei Kilometern führt zu dem unteren Wasserfall (Lower Falls).
Der Name Sunwapta ist eine Bezeichnung der einheimischen indigenen Urbevölkerung und meint so viel wie Wildes Wasser. Im späten Frühjahr, wenn die Schneeschmelze auf den Gipfeln eingesetzt hat, zeigt der Wasserfall die größten Turbulenzen.
21. Juni 2022 · The Sunwapta Falls are a major tourist attraction at Jasper. Here are the top 10 amazing facts about the falls. 1. The Sunwapta Falls are located in the famous ice fields of Alberta. The Ice fields of Alberta are the largest icefields in the North America Rocky Mountains, stretching over an area of 325 square kilometers.
Sunwapta Falls is a pair of waterfalls of the Sunwapta River in Jasper National Park, Alberta, Canada. The falls are accessible via a 600-metre (2,000 ft) access road off the Icefields Parkway, which connects Jasper and Banff National Parks. The falls have a drop of about 18.5 metres (61 feet).
At Sunwapta Falls, the smaller "hanging" Chaba Valley and larger Athabasca Valley join in a spectacular stepping waterfall that has carved a deep limestone gorge out of the rock some metres below the footbridge.
29. März 2024 · Sunwapta Falls is a beautiful 19-meter (62-foot) waterfall. It’s not widely known for its size but for its beautiful clear water and powerful flow. Sunwapta means “turbulent water” and got its name from the Stoney First Nation people.
15. Jan. 2024 · Sunwapta Falls, one of the best and most beautiful waterfalls on the Icefields Parkway in Jasper National Park, is a must-visit place in the Canadian Rockies. Take a short hike from the parking lot to Upper Falls and enjoy the views or follow the trail and walk to the Lower Falls.
