Waterfalls of Coo, Waterfall in Stavelot, Belgium
The Waterfalls of Coo form two consecutive cascades along the Amblève river and reach a combined height of 15 meters. Below the falls the riverbed widens, while above the water rushes faster over rocky steps.
The location first appears in 1307 in Latin documents under the name collo, referring to the natural gorge. In the 20th century the site was reshaped for energy production and received a pumped storage power plant in 1973.
The name Coo comes from the Latin word for rocky gorge and has described this valley since the Middle Ages. Today families from the surrounding area often come here to walk along the river on weekends or picnic in the nearby green spaces.
Several marked paths lead to different viewpoints and offer varied angles on the two cascades. The trails vary in steepness, so it helps to read the signposts beforehand.
A pumped storage plant uses the drop to pump water uphill at night and release it again during the day. This facility is among the largest of its kind in Belgium and has been operating since the 1970s.
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