This is a view of the Pollat River Waterfall and Gorge (Pollatschlucht) as seen from Queen Mary’s Bridge (Marienbrucke). The bridge was originally built my King Maximilian II of Bavaria, in honor of his wife. The bridge was later rebuilt by his son Ludwig II, who used it to admire Neuschwanstein Castle (Schloss Neuschwanstein), which lies just downstream, and is one of three castles Ludwig occupied or built during his lifetime, the others being Linderhof Palace, located to the south over the Bavarian Alps, and Hohenschwangau Castle or Schloss Hohenschwangau (lit: High Swan District Palace), built by his father.
The water fall lies just beneath the bridge, and is not readily apparent if your focus is on Neuschwanstein, as this is a favorite spot among tourists to capture the beauty of the castle and the surrounding countryside.
Other points of interest near Neuschwanstein include, Hohes Schloss, St. Mang’s Abbey, and the medieval town center of Fussen.
Fussen: Official Website
Suggested Reading:
Lonely Planet Munich, Bavaria & the Black Forest (Travel Guide)
The Swan King: Ludwig II of Bavaria – Christopher McIntosh
A Concise History of Germany – Mary Fulbrook