However you get there, waterfalls are breathtaking places, and you have 19 beautiful waterfalls to choose from in the Vaud. So you can better figure out which one to visit on your next trip outdoors, see photos and tips of each waterfall below — and easily plan your next adventure!
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Hiking Highlight (Segment)
Just a few steps from the old town of Montreux you will find an oasis where water, rock and fauna unite to a wild natural landscape. The "La Baye de …
Tip by Stephanie
Hiking Highlight
This is where you get that Colorado Canyon feeling! Magnificent cascades and a small "pond" at their feet. However, only recommended for particularly "cool people" in midsummer. teddy-b.ch/ausflugsziel/cascade-du-dard-romainmotier-vd-colorado-feeling
Tip by Teddy B
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Hiking Highlight
If the water is low, you can easily reach a little sand beach by the waterfall. If weather is extremely cold, the waterfall will partly freeze and this is a wonderful show.
Tip by Giuze_ch
Hiking Highlight
A magical place, full of energy and calm. Ideal to take a break and recharge your batteries.
Tip by 🇨🇭 IceBlazeMp 🇨🇭
Hiking Highlight
The Orbe (German formerly Orbach) is the 67 km long, left and western source river of the Thielle (German Zihl) in the Jura department in France and in the canton …
Tip by Fcl
Hiking Highlight
One of many bridges in the Orbe gorge. Be careful when it is damp or wet, the wood gets slippery very quickly!
Tip by 🇨🇭 IceBlazeMp 🇨🇭
Mountain Biking Highlight (Segment)
Avoid this trail with mtb during weekends. Too many walkers and might be dangerous.
Tip by Roms
Hiking Highlight
Currently closed due to flood damage. Updates here: schweizmobil.ch/en/map?E=2577757&N=1146441&resolution=1.25&bgLayer=pk&layers=wanderland&detours=yes&shooting=yes&logos=yes&photos=yes&season=summer
Tip by Tom
Hiking Highlight (Segment)
Dangerous section and not an official hiking trail!
Tip by 🇨🇭 IceBlazeMp 🇨🇭
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Hiking Collection by SimonWicart
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Hiking Collection by Tamara (unterwegs)
Hiking Collection by Vanessa
Cycling Collection by Tobias
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Looking for more great places nearby? See even more amazing waterfalls in the Vaud with these guides per region:
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