Cascate del Perino waterfalls, near Mulino di Riè, are fomed by a series of falls varying in height from 3 to 5 metres.

Unfolding one after the other, they can be reached via an easy two-and-a-half hour hike from the Church of San Lorenzo in Calenzano (an hamlet of Bettola, Piacenza), following the CAI 155 trail signs.

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The Lavacchiello waterfalls, located in the Ozola Valley in the Alto Appennino Reggiano area, are particularly impressive during the spring season when the winter snows begin to melt.

With their jumps of water that reach a total drop of 50 metres, the waterfalls offer a truly breathtaking spectacle. We are near Ligonchio, the starting point of the CAI 635 trail that leads right to the foot of the falls.

The route is of medium difficulty and offers numerous panoramic viewpoints: one in particular overlooks no less than five waterfalls, two on the Lavacchiello Canal and three on the overlooking Fosso Lama Cavalli.

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Cascata del Golfarone waterfall is located in a little-known area of Val d’Asta valley, on the Apennines of Reggio Emilia, and can be reached via a 500-mt-long path that starts from Civago.

Along the Secchiello stream, the water has formed a 15-metre high waterfall, which is followed by a number of leaps that create small, shallow pools of crystal-clear water.

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The five Bucamante waterfalls in Serramazzoni are formed by the stream of the same name, which rises from the Monfestino, considered the most important tributary of the Tiepido torrent.

Legend has it that the name Bucamante comes from the sad story of two young lovers, Odina, a courtesan, and Titiro, a shepherd, who, because of their star-crossed love, decided to throw themselves into the stream to end their suffering. From that day on, the waters of the stream took on the name of ‘Lovers’ Hole’.

The waterfalls can be reached from Granarolo along a scenic route suitable for all who walk along the stream.

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Cascate del Dardagna waterfalls are located in the Corno alle Scale Natural Park. They are formed by the Dardagna stream, which, coming down from Mount Spigolino, creates numerous and spectacular leaps.

Within a few kilometres, the water overcomes a drop of over 250 metres with repeated jumps, seven in all, the first and highest of which reaches 30 metres.

The falls are easily reachable thanks to a loop trail into the woods, which starts from the Sanctuary of Madonna dell’Acero.

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The Acquacheta Waterfall, famous for being mentioned by Dante Alighieri in his Divine Comedy (Inferno, Canto XVI), is located in the Montone Valley, within the Parco delle Foreste Casentinesi.

Surrounded by a forest of oak, chestnut and beech trees, this splendid waterfall creates games and gushes over a total drop of 90 metres. The route is fairly easy and lasts about two hours, starting from San Benedetto in Alpe.

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