The Cascate di Sappada are fed by the waters of the Muhlbach stream, which tumble abundantly between the rocks and form, at their most spectacular point, a drop of around twenty metres plunging into a pool of emerald green. They are almost hidden by the forest just above the village, inside a gorge carved and smoothed by the force of the water: one of the favourite walks for anyone visiting Sappada, especially on hot days when the shade of the firs and the constant roar of falling water cool the air.
The trail begins at the wooden bridge that crosses the Muhlbach near the small First World War museum, and in about twenty minutes climbs the gorge between small rock steps, wooden ladders and boardwalks, up to the basin where the main waterfall can be admired. No special preparation is needed — just a little care about where you place your feet — and it is a route that delights children too; on summer evenings it is lit up. Close by, the Orrido dell'Acquatona adds another spectacle: a deep gorge carved by 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 climb the gorge along ladders and boardwalks to the main waterfall, which drops around twenty metres.
Is the walk to the waterfalls suitable for children?
Yes: the path is short, shaded and equipped with boardwalks and ladders, making it an easy family outing. Some care is needed on the rocky sections; on summer evenings the trail is lit up.