ロンチリオーネの滝・トップ7

The waterfall was built to feed a canal, probably built by the populations that lived in this area even before the arrival of the Romans (at least the 5th century BC) and later, in the 1940s, the same canal fed a hydroelectric plant, now decommissioned. Currently, the canal is passable on foot (or by mountain bike) and connects the waterfall to the gorge below the town of Corchiano. The entire route, without difficulties, lasts about thirty minutes.

The waterfall is located in an area known as “Orto del Sambuco”, along the course of the Rio Fratta. This place is characterized by a small grassy plain where the Rio Fratta creates a suggestive waterfall. In the immediate vicinity there is also an ancient Roman humpback bridge, adding a historical element to the natural landscape

"Cascata dei Cavaterra is located very close to the village of Nepi and a few hundred meters from the other waterfall, that of the Picchio. The waterfall is located between the Roman-style aqueduct built in 1727 and the previously mentioned waterfall. Its name derives from the reconstruction and fortification works of the village walls, vaulted by Antonio da Sangallo the Younger".

May 2023 - the path is not really developed but rather a wild path - so go on the adventure with long pants and sturdy shoes. My tip would be to go to the ruins of the third mill. It is an ancient dam with two breakthroughs and therefore two waterfalls. Carefully go over the wall (!) Crashing wouldn't be a good idea...then go right. into the ancient man-made aqueduct. The tunnel is over 2 meters high and was probably a regulated inflow/outflow from the mill. The top highlight of this valley.

Wonderful route to be done preferably on sunny days. The journey is quite easy and can be done with any type of clothing but will be more enjoyable if equipped with technical clothing and a pair of trekking shoes. If you want to complete the ring on foot up to the starting point, you will have covered about 9 km, so it is better to bring a snack and a suitable supply of water.

At this point the path runs alongside the Fosso Mazzano which creates lush waterfalls surrounded by nature.

Unfortunately we were unable to go beyond the first kilometer as the path was completely invaded by too tall and stinging plants that did not allow us to see where our feet were resting which led us to a close encounter with a snake. I hope for a future remediation in order to properly enjoy the experience. On the other hand, the Etruscan dovecote and the dark quarry are truly suggestive.

This is the Terza Mola