Waterfall of Valganna, Artificial waterfall in Induno Olona, Italy.
The Valganna Waterfall drops 20 meters from its source at Alpe Ravetta, creating multiple cascading sections along limestone rock formations.
Engineers constructed the waterfall system in the early 1900s to improve water collection from the Olona River for local water supply needs.
Local residents refer to these falls as 'Petrifying Springs' due to the high carbonate content in the Olona River waters flowing through them.
Visitors can access the waterfall through marked paths from a large parking area located just past the tunnel on the Valganna road.
During winter months, the waterfall transforms into frozen ice formations due to minimal sunlight exposure in this particularly cold area of Varese province.
Location: Induno Olona
Elevation above the sea: 613 m
GPS coordinates: 45.85740,8.82511
Latest update: March 6, 2025 07:02
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