Cascate del Serra, Ferentillo
Places
Waterfall·Moderate·Scenic·Hidden gem

Cascate del Serra, Ferentillo

Umbria

Behind the twin castle-villages of Ferentillo a path climbs beside the Serra stream through holm oak and past a chain of falls and pools — the largest a slender 40 m drop — up toward the Eremo della Madonna dello Scoglio. Cool and shaded, best in spring or after autumn rain.

Duration
3 hours
Distance
6 km
Elevation
+400 m
Best season
March – June

Parking · Free

Free parking in Ferentillo (Precetto side); the path starts at the edge of the village.

Water

The stream runs beside the path; treat before drinking.

Highlights

  • Chain of falls up a steep gorge
  • Holm-oak forest of the lower Valnerina
  • Path continues to a cliff hermitage

With your dog

Leashed dogs welcome on the path; steep and rocky near the falls.