All our hiking trails
The hiking trails in the Ardennes are as diverse as the landscapes they traverse. Whether you are looking for a peaceful hike in the heart of the forest, along a river or through authentic villages, the Ardennes offers a multitude of choices! The routes are adapted to your level and your desires.
Choose your hike, put on your boots and enjoy!
Practice type
Walking
2h
Nordic walking
Promenade des points de vue
Departing from the village of Coo, known for its famous waterfall, this route takes you to the heights through many viewpoints.
Signalétique (EN)
No signage
Difficulty
Duration
2h
Dist.
5.6 km
Practice type
Walking
2h
Nordic walking
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Nearby tours
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Slope Map (IGN Plan)
Map 1950 / IGN
State Major Map (1820-1866)
Open Street Map
Lat : 50.39278Lng : 5.87632
Coordinates copied
Spa Hautes-Fagnes Ardennes
Author
Tourist information office in Coo.
Information
Located in the centre of the village.
Open during holidays and school holidays.
1 Petit Coo 4970 Coo
Coo Waterfall
Places of interest
The largest waterfall in Belgium: 15 metres .
The monks of the Abbey of Stavelot are at the origin of this waterfall. They diverted a meander of the river Amblève to activate a mill located below the current waterfall. However, before this diversion, the water from the river already overflowed onto the surrounding rocks. The Coo waterfall therefore also has a natural origin.
At the beginning of the 19th century, the waterfall attracted a lot of people! Indeed, Coo was part of the "Amusements de Spa" circuit. It was the beginning of Belgian and European tourism...
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1f Grand Coo 4970 Stavelot
Belvédère Hardy
Places of interest
At 457 metres above sea level, this covered viewpoint with picnic table has a magnificent view over the Lake of Coo.
Entirely built in wood and surrounded by pine trees, this viewpoint looks like a small Swiss chalet.
54 Biester 4970 Stavelot
Arrival of the chairlift.
Places of interest
In 2016, the chairlift celebrated its 60th anniversary! It is one of the symbols of the Plopsa Coo amusement park. It allows to gain 220 metres in altitude over a distance of 700 meters.
Unnamed Road 4970 Stavelot
Watchtower
Places of interest
Also called "Belvédère Thiry". Located at the arrival of the Coo chairlift, the top of this tower offers a magnificent view over the lower basin of the Coo Hydroelectric Power Station.
Unnamed Road 4970 Stavelot
Paraglider take-off site 1
Places of interest
This sloping meadow located near the Lancre woods offers a breathtaking view of the Amblève valley. You can also see the village of Trois-Ponts.
Here, many paragliders take to the air.
Unnamed Road 4970 Stavelot
Paraglider take-off site 2
Places of interest
This site, far away from towns and villages, is an ideal place for paragliding. Facing west, this viewpoint offers an incredible panorama of the valley and the hills of the Ardennes.
Unnamed Road 4970 Stavelot
Ster's point of view
Places of interest
This point of view equipped with a small picnic table is located at 485 meters above sea level.
Unnamed Road 4970 Stavelot
St. Andrew's Church
Places of interest
St. Andrew's Chapel was built in 1726 by the inhabitants of Coo, called the "Cooytais". This chapel was replaced in 1874 by a more imposing church. It is the building that exists today. In 2008, there was a fire that seriously damaged it. It took several years to renovate this beautiful church and restore it to its former glory.
4 Grand Coo 4970 Stavelot
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