The Bief de la Ruine Waterfalls
The Bief de la Ruine Waterfalls
Hiking Highlight
Recommended by 149 out of 155 hikers
This Highlight is in a protected area
Please check local regulations for: Parc naturel régional du Haut-Jura
Location: Foncine-Le-Bas, Lons-Le-Saunier, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France
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The Bief de la Ruine waterfall is located in the spectacular Malvaux Gorge. One of the most astonishing features of this waterfall is the fact that it only comes alive after heavy rainfall or during snowmelt. When it dries, it gives way to the spectacle of the carved stone, revealing the "Creux des Joyaux," a natural cave where the water swirls with varying degrees of vigor, polishing a multitude of limestone pebbles thanks to the force of its current.
August 19, 2025
The Malvaux gorges are the scene of the spectacular Bief de la Ruine waterfall.
Indeed, these gorges were dug by the work of the Saine river which has been flowing down the cliffs for centuries, when the rains are heavy and the snow melts abundantly.
December 11, 2022
There was no waterfall when we were there but it looks beautiful. The drug is also beautiful.
August 25, 2023
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Location: Foncine-Le-Bas, Lons-Le-Saunier, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France
4.7
(50)
264
01:59
7.21km
120m
4.7
(185)
832
03:10
11.2km
230m
4.7
(15)
159
05:26
19.1km
420m