The Doccione waterfalls

Trekking along rivers is always fascinating. Walking along the banks of the river, it is possible to meet different types of plants, so much so that some seem almost exotic due to the high humidity. The trek to the Doccione waterfalls is one of the most fascinating in the Modena Apennines. The waterfalls are located in the municipality of Fasano, not far from Modena.

The waterfalls can be easily reached on foot if you park your car near the Taburri refuge, the jump has a height of 120 meters and the vertical jump allows you to see a natural spectacle worth to be admired at least once in a lifetime. The colors and sensations that the waterfalls offer are a unique experience and absolutely worth living along the Rio Fellicarolo, at an altitude of just 1190 meters.

The flow of water that flows 120 meters high is very powerful, especially if it has rained in the previous days, there is also the possibility to admire this completely frozen spectacle of nature.

What to do at the Cascate del Doccione

The royal Modenese Apennines, with their absolutely suggestive scenarios, are not to be missed. Along the road that leads to the parking lot of the waterfall, it is possible to have lunch, sleep, or simply stop at the Taburri Refuge, where you will find a free picnic area, which is really fun for children.

In this area, there is no shortage of trekking trails and forest walks that can be done on foot or by mountain bike. The trekking route that starts from Fellicarolo, not far from Fasano, is 10 km long and has several slopes that allow you to go down along the Rio di Fellicarolo. At the beginning of the route you can see Mount Cimone and then you go towards Taburri, entering the woods.

The Parco Dei Taburri is ideal for a lunch break and a stop at the refuge. At this point just follow the Doccione stream and the signs to the waterfall. This part is downhill, as you get closer to the falls you can hear the sound of the water on the jump. The vegetation in this part of the forest seems almost tropical and the panoramic wooden bridge will take you to admire a truly unique spectacle of nature. Here, the sound of the water can provide a deep sense of relaxation and satisfaction.