Giano River Waterfall – Fondarca Arch loop from Pianello

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Giano River Waterfall – Fondarca Arch loop from Pianello

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Giano River Waterfall – Fondarca Arch loop from Pianello

05:33

16.0km

550m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

Last updated: August 15, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 1.47 km for 859 m

After 3.66 km for 620 m

Waypoints

Start point

Guest House

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3.05 km

Grotta la Torcella

Cave Entrance

3.88 km

Giano River Waterfall

Highlight • Waterfall

Waterfalls of the Janus river

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4.18 km

Waterfall of the Gorge of the Dark Flames

Highlight • Waterfall

In the so-called Orrido dei Cupi di Fiamma, a splendid gorge not far from Pianello di Cagli, in the province of Pesaro Urbino, flows the Pian dell'Acqua river, which here …

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9.57 km

Fondarca Arch

Highlight • Natural Monument

After various hairpin bends, you arrive by car as far as the small village of Pieia and park.

The entrance to path no. 20 is found at the entrance to …

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10.1 km

Monte Nerone - Gola di Gorgo a Cerbara

Highlight • Gorge

16.0 km

End point

Guest House

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.30 km

6.80 km

1.16 km

450 m

258 m

Surfaces

6.64 km

5.31 km

3.54 km

360 m

128 m

Elevation

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Highest point (720 m)

Lowest point (390 m)

Weather

Today

Friday 23 October

13°C

6°C

43 %

Additional weather tips

There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.

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Comments

August 14, 2025,da Tanella arco di Fondarca, cupi di fiamma intorno all' orrido

17 kilometers, elevation gain 1,000
The route is beautiful, but if you follow the plan—to see both the arch and the waterfalls—you have to park in Tanella and then drive a few kilometers on asphalt. Alternatively, you can drive up to Pieia and from there take the path to the Fondarca Arch and return via the same route. Whichever route …

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