Cascata dei Cadini, Waterfall near Pellizzano, Trentino, Italy
Cascata dei Cadini is a waterfall near the small village of Pellizzano in the Trentino region of northern Italy. The water drops from a rocky ledge into a pool below, surrounded by fir and larch trees and moss-covered rocks.
The area around the waterfall held strategic importance during World War I, and some of the old military paths built at that time are now used as hiking trails. These paths were originally laid out by soldiers crossing the mountains and have since become part of the local trail network.
As you walk toward the waterfall, the sound of rushing water grows louder and a cool mist reaches you before you even see it. A narrow walkway passes right through the middle of the falls, giving walkers a rare chance to feel the water on all sides.
The waterfall can be reached on foot from Peio Fonti along a well-marked trail that is not technically demanding and is open to walkers of all levels. Visiting during the warmer months is a good idea, as the path can become slippery in wet or cold conditions.
The waterfall at Val Cadini sits close to a second waterfall at Val Taviela, and one of the two is often touched by a rainbow in the mist. A cable car from Peio Fonti carries hikers up to about 6,500 feet (2,000 m), making the starting point of the trail much easier to reach than the elevation might suggest.
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