The Cascate di Sappada are fed by the Muhlbach stream, which pours down between the rocks and, at its best point, drops around twenty metres into an emerald-green pool. They sit almost hidden by the forest just above the village, inside a gorge that the water has cut and smoothed over time. It's one of the favourite walks for anyone visiting Sappada, especially on hot days, when the shade of the firs and the steady roar of the falls cool the air.
The trail starts at the wooden bridge over the Muhlbach near the small First World War museum, and in about twenty minutes it climbs the gorge over small rock steps, wooden ladders and boardwalks up to the pool below the main fall. You don't need any special prep, just some care about where you put your feet, and kids love it. On summer evenings it's lit up. Close by, the Orrido dell'Acquatona adds another sight: a deep gorge cut by the water over the centuries.
Frequently asked questions
How do you reach the Cascate di Sappada?
You set off from the wooden bridge over the Muhlbach near the small First World War museum, and in about twenty minutes you climb the gorge on ladders and boardwalks to the main fall, which drops around twenty metres.
Is the walk to the waterfalls suitable for children?
Yes. The path is short, shaded and fitted with boardwalks and ladders, so it's an easy family outing. Take some care on the rocky sections. On summer evenings the trail is lit up.