Places
Waterfall·Moderate·Scenic·Popular
Cascata del Rio Freddo
Molise
The Rio Freddo plunges off the Matese massif in a single dramatic drop, framed by bare limestone cliffs that amplify its scale. The path down from Guardiaregia switchbacks steeply through scrubby woodland, and the waterfall is at its most powerful in spring, sometimes reduced to a trickle by late summer drought.
Duration
2.5 hours
Distance
5 km
Elevation
+250 m
Best season
April – June
Highlights
- One of the Apennines' highest single-drop waterfalls
- Dramatic bare limestone amphitheatre
- Best seen after spring snowmelt
With your dog
Steep, sometimes slippery descent to the base; dogs on leash.
