Places
Waterfall·Easy·Family·Hidden gem

Cascata del Bucamante, Serramazzoni

Emilia-Romagna

The Rio delle Vallecchie steps down a shaded sandstone ravine near Serramazzoni in a series of falls and green pools — the "seven jumps" — said to be the tears of two doomed lovers. A short path from the Bucamante hamlet follows the water past the best drops.

Duration
2 hours
Distance
4 km
Elevation
+120 m
Best season
April – October

Parking · Free

Free parking at Bucamante hamlet near Pazzano (Serramazzoni).

Water

The stream; treat before drinking.

Highlights

  • "Seven jumps" of small falls and pools
  • Shaded sandstone ravine
  • Local lovers' legend

With your dog

Leashed dogs welcome on the streamside path; slippery rock near the pools.