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Cascata dell'Agore: how to get there and trails

At a glance

Type
Waterfall
Municipality
Acquasanta Terme (AP)

Source: site database, © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

The Cascata dell'Agore lies in the territory of Acquasanta Terme, in the province of Ascoli Piceno. The waterfall is fed by the Fosso dell'Agore, a stream that comes down from the north. Reaching it means walking through the woods, in an area known as the "Appennino Perduto" (the "Lost Apennines"): inhabited for centuries and now almost entirely abandoned. The best-known route is the loop that links it to the Grotta del Petrienno cave.

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Points from the site database. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors · Protomaps.

Where the Cascata dell'Agore is located

The waterfall is in the municipality of Acquasanta Terme, in the Marche region, near the hamlet of Agore and Poggio Rocchetta. Poggio Rocchetta, Agore and Rocchetta are mostly uninhabited hamlets. The reference village is Tallacano. Tallacano stands at 660 m on a ridge. It is about 25 km from Ascoli Piceno. Old paths connect Tallacano with Agore.

How to get to the Cascata dell'Agore

To reach Tallacano, take the Salaria road to Centrale, a hamlet of Acquasanta Terme. Here a junction points to the road for the village, which ends at Tallacano.

The village suffered severe damage in the 2016 earthquake: its old houses were ruined. Cars cannot pass through the village. It is best to leave the car near the Tallacano cemetery, since it is not possible to drive through the built-up area.

Trails and hikes to the Cascata dell'Agore

The shortest route is the loop of the Grotta del Petrienno and the Cascata dell'Agore. It starts near Poggio Rocchetta and crosses a dense forest. It is an easy and fairly short route. The trail is well marked.

Starting from Tallacano means a longer hike. It is about 10 km round trip and of medium difficulty. The trail crosses a forest and runs alongside the stream. Along the way there are seven waterfalls. Another option is the loop from Tallacano that takes in the Sasso Spaccato, the waterfalls and the Petrienno cave. It passes through many villages with rock-cut architecture, abandoned or half-abandoned. Its difficulty is classified as moderate.

When to visit the Cascata dell'Agore

Summer is the most popular season. The climate of the area, as described for Tallacano, is as follows: hot summers, especially from July to mid-August; cold winters with heavy snowfall; rainy springs and autumns. Before setting out, it is wise to check the weather, because the trail follows streams and sandstone walls.

What to see near the Cascata dell'Agore

The Petrienno is the closest stop: a cave 15 m deep and 10 m high, with nine small dry-stone structures. They were the summer dwellings of shepherds and fodder gatherers. The entrance is reached by passing under a waterfall. The cave is abandoned and crumbling, so great care is needed. Climbing the trail in front of the cave, more waterfalls appear.

Around Acquasanta Terme there are other waterfalls, such as the Cascata della Prata and the Cascata della Volpara. A broader overview is on the page waterfalls of the Sibillini Mountains in the Marche.

Frequently asked questions

Where do you leave the car to reach the Cascata dell'Agore?

Hikers starting from Tallacano leave the car near the village cemetery, because the built-up area cannot be crossed by car. From there the trail continues on foot toward Poggio Rocchetta and Agore.

How long and difficult is the hike to the Cascata dell'Agore?

From Tallacano the hike is about 10 km round trip and of medium difficulty. The loop of the Petrienno cave and the waterfall, near Poggio Rocchetta, is shorter and classified as easy.

Is there anything to visit near the Cascata dell'Agore?

Yes, the Grotta del Petrienno. It is 15 m deep and holds nine small dry-stone buildings, once the summer homes of shepherds. It is reached along the same route and should be visited with caution, because it is in a state of abandonment.

Is the trail to the Cascata dell'Agore marked?

The route that starts from Poggio Rocchetta and leads to the Petrienno cave and the waterfall is described as well marked. It is still wise to check the weather before setting out, because the route follows streams and sandstone walls.

Nearby

Straight-line distances.