Waterfalls of the Sibillini Mountains in the Marche and Umbria
The waterfalls of the Marche linked to the Sibillini Mountains are spread across many municipalities, from the area of Acquasanta Terme to that of Sarnano, and on to Montefortino, Ussita, Bolognola and Castelsantangelo sul Nera. In Umbria there are waterfalls in Preci and Sellano. Each has its own page with directions and trail information. The best documented is the gorge of the Cascate dell'Acquasanta in Bolognola, inside the Sibillini Mountains National Park. The trail that reaches it stayed closed after the 2016 earthquake and was reopened in 2023. To learn more about the environment of the whole area, a good starting point is the nature of the Sibillini Mountains.
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Waterfalls of the Sibillini Mountains in the Marche and Umbria: the map
The waterfalls of the Sibillini are spread over a wide area, so it is best to choose the area first and then the route. Here is how they group, by municipality.
- Acquasanta Terme: cascata del Gaglierto, Cascata dell'Agore, Cascata della Prata, Cascata della Volpara and Cascate di Forcella.
- Sarnano: Cascata de lu Vagnatò, Cascata dell'Antico Mulino del Piano, Cascate del Pellegrino, Cascate di Sarnano and Cascatelle di Sarnano.
- Montefortino: Cascata del Rio, also called Cascata Nascosta, and Cascata della Rota.
- Bolognola: Cascate dell'Acquasanta.
- Ussita: Cascate delle Callarelle.
- Castelsantangelo sul Nera: Cascata del Pisciatore.
- Preci (Umbria): Cascata de lu Cugnuntu.
- Monte Cavallo: another Cascata del Rio, not to be confused with the one in Montefortino.
- Sellano (Umbria): Cascata delle Rote.
- Camerino: Cascata di Figareto.
To combine several waterfalls in a single day, the most convenient groupings are in Sarnano, Montefortino and Acquasanta Terme. Each of these municipalities has several waterfalls in its area.
Waterfalls of the Sibillini Mountains in the Marche and Umbria: the places not to miss
Cascate dell'Acquasanta (Bolognola). Trail E4 starts from the village of Bolognola and leads to the gorges and waterfalls of the Acquasanta valley. It crosses the Fiastrone stream in the first stretch, skirts the Balzo della Croce and enters the valley in the shade of beech, maple and yew trees. It reaches a narrow gorge between the steep slopes of Monte Cacamillo and Punta Bambucerta. The route is graded EE (expert hikers): for about two thirds it is simple and runs through the woods, while in the final part it becomes more complex, exposed and dangerous. A head for heights and experience on narrow trails are therefore needed. Access and trails are on the page Cascate dell'Acquasanta.
The status of the trail is important to know: after the 2016 earthquake, a large overhanging landslide had led to its closure. In August 2023 the mayor of Bolognola revoked the ordinance issued on August 27, 2016, after work to repair the instability and make the area safe from hydraulic risk. The new ordinance provides that the trail may be used only when there is no regional weather alert.
Other waterfalls to discover. Each one has a page with access and trails:
- Near Sarnano, the Cascata de lu Vagnatò has its own page, with access and trails.
- In Ussita are the Cascate delle Callarelle, with a dedicated page on access and trails.
- In Castelsantangelo sul Nera is the Cascata del Pisciatore, with a dedicated page on access and trails.
- In Preci is the Cascata de lu Cugnuntu, with a dedicated page on access and trails.
The other waterfalls on the list, in Montefortino and Acquasanta Terme, each have their own in-depth page.
Waterfalls of the Sibillini Mountains in the Marche and Umbria: tips for visiting
Before setting out, it is wise to check the weather and any municipal ordinances, because trail conditions can change. For the Cascate dell'Acquasanta, for example, the trail is closed when a regional weather alert is issued.
At Bolognola the final stretches can be exposed, which is why the route is graded for expert hikers. Hiking shoes are essential. The route is not recommended for people who suffer from vertigo or for young children. Hikers starting from Bolognola leave the car near the church and continue on foot.
The season changes the look of the waterfalls a great deal. In summer the water flow is lower, but crossing the small streams is easier. In winter the water can freeze and crossings become harder, although icicles form along the rock walls. For the Acquasanta the recommended period is all year round, but in winter only without rain or snow.
To round off the day with other destinations, see the pages on gorges and valleys of the Sibillini and on springs of the Sibillini Mountains.