Waterfalls of Coo Waterfall

Address: Waterfalls of Coo (Cascade de Coo), Coo, Stavelot, Liège Province, Wallonia, Belgium

The Waterfalls of Coo are a set of cascades on the River Amblève near the village of Coo in the Wallonia region of Belgium. They are a local natural attraction in the Ardennes and are easily reached from nearby towns such as Stavelot.

The site’s main feature is the river dropping over a rocky ledge to form a conspicuous waterfall with pedestrian viewing platforms and a visitor promenade. The location is equipped for tourists with parking, viewpoints, and nearby cafes and attractions aimed at day visitors.

The falls have been shaped by the regional geology of slate and sandstone and are part of the Amblève valley landscape that attracts walkers and visitors to the Ardennes. They have long been a popular stop on regional tourist routes.

The waterfalls lie beside the village of Coo in Liège province, Wallonia, in the Belgian Ardennes. The site is roadside and within easy driving distance of Stavelot and other Ardennes towns.

• Best time to visit: The falls are in the Ardennes near the village of Coo and are most impressive after periods of heavy rain when the Amblève’s flow increases.

What to See#

• Main cascade: Main cascade on the River Amblève where the river drops over a slate and sandstone ledge, forming the principal waterfall seen from the viewing platforms.
• Viewing area and visitor facilities: A visitor area and promenade beside the falls with viewpoints, amenities, and interpretive panels for the River Amblève and local geology.

Coo is accessible by road from Stavelot and other Ardennes towns; there is visitor parking near the falls. The nearest larger rail connections are at Stavelot and Verviers, from which local taxis and buses run.

• Visit in wet weather if possible-the falls are most dramatic after rain in spring and autumn.
• Walk the upper paths for panoramic views and use the lower trails to experience the falls up close; some paths can be slippery, so good footwear is essential.
• Arrive early on summer weekends to avoid the busiest crowds and to secure parking closer to the main viewpoints.