Waterfalls in Belgium? Yes! Bayehon and Reinhardstein are the most beautiful waterfalls in Belgium. During this hike you will explore both of them!
Answer Summary:
This 19 km circular trail in the High Fens links the Bayehon and Reinhardstein waterfalls near Malmedy. Expect forest paths, rivers, castles, and viewpoints — one of Belgium’s most scenic hikes.
Quick Facts:
Start: Moulin du Bayehon, Malmedy | Distance: 19 km loop | Elevation gain: 500 m | Duration: ~4 h | Difficulty: Intermediate | Price: Free | Highlights: Bayehon Waterfall, Reinhardstein Waterfall & Castle, Le Nez de Napoléon viewpoint
Description of the waterfall hike
Distance: 19 km (loop)
Elevation gain: 500 m
Moving time: 3 h 55 min (Strava)
Difficulty: Intermediate – slippery paths, moderate climbs
Start address: Moulin du Bayehon – Route du Bayehon 64, 4960 Malmedy
Price: Free
This hike passes through the town of Xhoffraix, where you can buy food or water. I usually bring my Grayl Geopress Bottle to filter stream water — free and safe!
Parking is easy around Moulin du Bayehon, though it can fill up on sunny days.
Use the pinned location below so you can navigate straight to the start point:
How to get to Moulin du Bayehon
Driving from Brussels takes about 1 h 40 min. Public transport is possible but not recommended (≈ 3 h 35 min with two bus changes from Verviers).
How to hike to the beautiful waterfalls in Belgium
The easiest way is to download a GPX file for turn-by-turn guidance on your phone or watch. All my hikes are on Strava and Wikiloc.
Download the GPX file here: waterfall-hike-bayehon-and-reinhardstein.gpx
Hiking in the Bayehon Valley in Malmedy
For who is this hike to the waterfalls in Belgium?
This trail links Belgium’s two most beautiful waterfalls — Bayehon and Reinhardstein — and is a must for nature lovers in the High Fens.
You could shorten it by driving closer, but the full loop keeps the magic alive.
If you followed this route, let me know in the comments!
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