It’s a magical, enchanting place at the heart of the High Fens. Bayehon Waterfall is the second-largest waterfall in the country after Coo Waterfall. Albeit less well known that Coo, it’s really worth the detour with its red water and Instagrammable landscape!
Situated near the village of Longfaye, in the municipality of Malmedy, Bayehon Waterfall, whose source is by Botrange, is 9 metres high. If the locals are very proud of it, it’s because not only is it the highest waterfall in the Ardennes region, it’s also the most beautiful. And it’s no doubt the most original due to a specific feature: the water is red! Unfortunately, it’s not a magical phenomenon – there’s a very simple scientific explanation: the water runs through whirlpools and rocks full of iron. When it comes out of the rock into contact with the air, it oxidises, giving it this red colour.
A unique and magical place
What springs to mind when you reach this astonishing place? Walkers are often speechless before its stunning, almost unreal beauty. It’s such a gift to be able to visit this waterfall at the heart of the High Fens countryside! It’s really worth a trip to discover this impressive waterfall and hear the sound of the stream water splashing after a 9-metre fall! What’s more, to get here, your walk takes though through different places showcasing the varied landscape of the high plateau. Awe-inspiring nature shaped by the centuries. You’ll come back from this walk feeling dazzled, as if you’ve been on a journey to wonderland…
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