Places
Waterfall·Moderate·Scenic·Hidden gem
Cascata Lecca, Pattada
Sardinia
The Rio Mannu di Pattada drops over a granite step into a wooded ravine in the hills of the Monte Lerno forest, a green pocket of cork oak, alder and holm oak. A forestry track and path from near the Lerno dam reach the base of the Cascata Lecca; the flow is strong in winter and spring, a trickle by August.
Duration
2–3 hours
Distance
6 km
Elevation
+200 m
Best season
December – May
Parking · Free
Free parking near the Lerno dam / Monte Lerno forest road above Pattada.
Water
The river is seasonal; carry water.
Highlights
- Granite-step waterfall in a wooded ravine
- Cork-oak forest of the Monte Lerno
- Best in winter and spring
With your dog
Off-leash tolerated on the forest tracks away from grazing.
