Places
Waterfall·Easy·Family·Hidden gem
Masso delle Fanciulle, Fiume Cecina
Tuscany
A path from the Ponte di Monterufoli or Casino di Terra follows the Cecina through holm oak and heather to the Masso delle Fanciulle, a broad slab where the river slows into deep emerald pools — a beloved summer swimming spot, deep inside the Berignone reserve with no road access.
Duration
2 hours
Distance
5 km
Elevation
+100 m
Best season
May – September
Parking · Free
Free parking at Casino di Terra or the Ponte di Monterufoli, then 45–60 min on foot.
Water
The river is not for drinking — carry water.
Highlights
- Emerald river pools and rock slabs
- Deep in the roadless Berignone forest
- Classic Tuscan wild-swimming spot
With your dog
Off-leash tolerated on the riverbank away from the busiest bathing area.
