Salse di Nirano natural reserve

Salse di Nirano is a nature reserve featuring cold mud volcanoes that form cone-shaped structures through continuous emissions of salt water and methane gas. The area contains multiple geological formations spread across the landscape.

The region shows traces of human presence from Roman times, when people already recorded these unusual geological formations. Scientific study of the mud volcanoes has continued to develop over centuries and remains active today.

The visitor center at Ca' Tassi displays exhibits about the geology and environment of the area. Many people come here to learn about these unusual natural phenomena and how they formed over time.

The reserve has marked paths with information panels that make exploring easier and help you understand the formations. The best time to visit depends on weather, as rain can make the paths difficult to navigate.

This site contains the largest complex of mud volcanoes in Italy, where cold methane gas erupts without any connection to magma activity. This makes it a rare example of this type of geological activity in Europe.

Location: Fiorano Modenese

Inception: 1982

Address: Via Rio Salse II tronco, 7

Website: https://fioranoturismo.it/it/natura/salse-di-nirano

GPS coordinates: 44.51359,10.82376

Latest update: December 9, 2025 18:44