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Sandstone Caves of the Molera Gorges

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Sandstone Caves of the Molera Gorges

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Sandstone Caves of the Molera Gorges

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Parco Valle del Lanza

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    Location: Malnate, Varese, Lombardy, Italy

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    June 20, 2019

    Hiking

    Former quarry along the Lanza. The narrow entrances do not suggest the expanse in the interior, with large vaulted rooms connected by small passages and reflected in geometric perspective games on the pools. Here is the sweat and sacrifice of three centuries stonemasons a sandstone monument of infinite beauty emerged, which is today rightly recognized as a natural and cultural heritage.
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    September 25, 2018

    Hiking

    Here, 25 million years ago there was the sea, now you can admire the ancient sandstone caves.
    They are located, in succession, along the path n ° 6 of the park, in the segment between "la Folla di Malnate" and "mulino del Trotto" in Cagno.
    Until the beginning of the 20th century sandstone blocks were excavated and extracted.
    These quarries were formed about 25 million years ago from what were once sea beds
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    1. From Malnate to the Gole di Molera – loop tour

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    Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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