Cascata del Vael, Fassa
Places
Waterfall·Easy·Scenic·Hidden gem

Cascata del Vael, Fassa

Veneto

The Cascata del Vael above Vigo di Fassa falls 40 m from the Catinaccio (Rosengarten) massif — the stream descends from the high red rock walls through larch forest. The Catinaccio (3,002 m) turns red at sunset (the 'Alpenglühen' that inspired the King Laurin legend). Dipper on the stream. The larch forest below has nutcracker and spotted woodpecker. Dogs welcome.

Duration
1.5 hours
Distance
3 km
Elevation
+100 m
Best season
May – October

Highlights

  • 40 m fall from the Catinaccio (Rosengarten) — the red rock massif
  • Catinaccio turns blood-red at sunset — King Laurin legend inspiration
  • Nutcracker and spotted woodpecker in the larch forest below

With your dog

Valley path; dogs welcome.