Places
Cave·Easy·Family·Hidden gem
Grotta della Poscola & Buso della Rana, Monte di Malo
Veneto
The Buso della Rana ("Frog's Hole") and the connected Buso della Pisatela form a labyrinth of over 40 km of galleries and underground rivers beneath the Faedo-Casaro plateau. Casual visitors walk to the impressive entrance chamber and the emerald resurgence pool; caving trips go deeper with a guide.
Duration
1–2 hours
Distance
3 km
Elevation
+100 m
Best season
Year-round
Parking · Free
Free parking at the Buso della Rana trailhead near Monte di Malo (Vicenza).
Water
The resurgence; treat before drinking.
Highlights
- Entrance to Italy's longest cave (40+ km)
- Emerald resurgence pool
- Beech-and-hornbeam wood approach
With your dog
Leashed dogs welcome on the wood path and at the resurgence; the wild cave itself needs a guide and gear.
