Monumento naturale Grotte di Falvaterra e Rio Obaco, Natural monument and cave system in Falvaterra, Italy.
Monumento naturale Grotte di Falvaterra e Rio Obaco is an extensive underground cave network beneath Monte Lamia containing flowing streams, cascades, and pools of water. The passages display white limestone formations and extend for several kilometers underground.
The cave system formed through geological processes over vast timescales and shows traces of early human presence through ancient polygonal walls. These structures indicate settlement activity in the area since pre-Roman times.
The caves hold meaning for the local community as a window into the hidden world beneath the mountains and its rare inhabitants. Visitors can observe how the site connects people to the geological wonders that shape their region.
Standard guided tours allow visitors to explore the accessible sections while more adventurous expeditions with specialized gear are available for those with adequate preparation. Choose your route based on your comfort level and physical readiness.
The caves contain formations called pseudo-siphons and connect to the neighboring Pastena cave system through an underground passage. This hidden link reveals the vast scale of cave networks lying beneath the mountains.
The community of curious travelers
AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 60,000 contributors worldwide.
