Cascata dell'Alferello

Cascata dell'Alferello is a waterfall in the Apennines between Tuscany and Romagna that drops over a sandstone and limestone shelf with a height of 32 meters. At the base, the falling water forms a shallow basin where it collects after the descent.

The area has been shaped since the late 1940s by hydroelectric plants along the stream that continuously generated electricity for the village of Alfero. This development made the waterway an economically important resource for the local community.

The waterfall serves as a gathering place for locals, especially during warmer months, when people come to swim and refresh themselves in the natural pools. The water and surroundings create a space where the community regularly meets.

The waterfall can be reached via a marked trail from Via del Lago in Alfero, with the walk to the stream taking about 15 minutes downhill. The path is easy to follow and leads directly to the cascade, with sturdy footwear recommended.

The Alferello stream differs from other Apennine waterways through a distinctive geological feature: scattered boulders throughout its streambed. These stones create natural pools and small cascading steps that give the location a varied appearance.