Stavehøl Waterfall

Stavehøl Waterfall is located in the Kobbeå Valley south of Gudhjem and is part of the Kobbeå stream, which runs through a narrow rift valley with steep rock faces and dense woodland. The area is characterised by damp ground and varied terrain, where the stream winds between rocks and vegetation.

The waterfall drops in a single fall through a narrow rock cleft without significant ledges along the way. Its height is typically stated to be around 3–6 metres depending on the method of measurement, and it is often regarded as the highest continuous vertical drop in Denmark.

Stavehøl can be reached via paths along the Kobbeå, following the stream into the valley. There is also a small parking area on Kobbevej, from where a path leads directly down to the waterfall. This access makes it possible to reach the site without walking the entire route through the valley.

The experience is closely linked to the surrounding landscape. The Kobbeå Valley is one of Bornholm’s most distinctive rift valleys, where water, rock and woodland form a cohesive natural setting. The water flow varies with the seasons and is most pronounced during wetter periods, while in dry conditions the waterfall appears more subdued.

Stavehøl is therefore not just a single waterfall, but part of a larger natural area where both the waterfall and the walk through the valley play an important role in the overall experience.

Stavehøl Waterfall is located in the Kobbeå Valley south of Gudhjem and is part of the Kobbeå stream, which runs through a narrow rift valley with steep rock faces and dense woodland. The area is characterised by damp ground and varied terrain, where the stream winds between rocks and vegetation.

The waterfall drops in a single fall through a narrow rock cleft without significant ledges along the way. Its height is typically stated to be around 3–6 metres depending on the method of measurement, and it is often regarded as the highest continuous vertical drop in Denmark.

Stavehøl can be reached via paths along the Kobbeå, following the stream into the valley. There is also a small parking area on Kobbevej, from where a path leads directly down to the waterfall. This access makes it possible to reach the site without walking the entire route through the valley.

The experience is closely linked to the surrounding landscape. The Kobbeå Valley is one of Bornholm’s most distinctive rift valleys, where water, rock and woodland form a cohesive natural setting. The water flow varies with the seasons and is most pronounced during wetter periods, while in dry conditions the waterfall appears more subdued.

Stavehøl is therefore not just a single waterfall, but part of a larger natural area where both the waterfall and the walk through the valley play an important role in the overall experience.