Top 20 Waterfalls around Schenna - Scena

The Parcines Waterfall (Partschinser Wasserfall) is particularly notable, plunging 97 meters in a single drop, with a total height of 130 meters. Another impressive sight is the Fragsburg Waterfall, which has a free fall of 135 meters, making it South Tyrol's highest waterfall.

Yes, several waterfalls are easily accessible and suitable for families. The Waterfalls along the Passer River offer a family-friendly trail, and the path to the Riva Waterfalls is also considered easy, with the trail to the first waterfall even suitable for strollers. The Fragsburg Waterfall also features a short, pleasant, family-friendly hike through orchards and vineyards.

The snowmelt season, typically between May and July, or after heavy rains, is when many waterfalls, like the Parcines Waterfall, carry their most astonishing volume of water. The Barbiano Waterfalls are also particularly grand during the snowmelt in April and May. The Stanghe Waterfalls gorge is generally open from May to October.

The Stanghe Waterfalls are unique for cascading through the Gilfenklamm gorge, which is carved into white marble, creating a striking contrast with the powerful Rio Racines. The Barbiano Waterfalls are set against dark quartz porphyry rock, formed over 300 million years ago. The Parcines Waterfall is known for creating rainbow effects when the sun hits its cascading water.

Yes, the Barbiano Waterfalls trail offers views of historical sites such as the leaning church tower of Barbiano and the unique Bauhaus-style Briol inn. The Brandis Waalweg, which includes a waterfall, is also a historical site, following ancient irrigation canals.

The Fragsburg Waterfall has a wooden bench offering an 'Instagram-perfect view' of the falls. The Parcines Waterfall offers a view framed by the majestic Monte Tessa. The Riva Waterfalls feature lookout points and a viewing pulpit for excellent perspectives of the cascades.

Beyond visiting the waterfalls, the region offers various outdoor activities. You can find numerous hiking routes, including the Schenner Waalweg Trail, and road cycling routes like the Passeier Cycle Path which runs along the Passer River, near its waterfalls. For more challenging adventures, there are also mountain hikes available.

The Parcines Waterfall is noted for its therapeutic 'Arctic-like' air quality, making it a 'climatic health resort' beneficial for respiratory issues. Similarly, the high density of oxygen ions in the air near the Stanghe Waterfalls is believed to have positive health effects.

Yes, the Riva Waterfalls are a series of three spectacular waterfalls generated by the Riva stream, with the upper and middle falls around 50 meters high. The Barbiano Waterfalls also consist of a series of cascades, with more than eight drops over a total of 200 meters.

The Schnuggenbach Waterfall is part of the Schenner Waalweg, a cozy and largely well-developed hiking trail. Visitors can follow a path with stone-carved steps leading down to this small waterfall, which then continues flat and comfortable along the Waal irrigation canal.

The Riva Waterfalls, located in the Aurina Valley, are surrounded by thick forest and can be particularly beautiful in winter when they freeze, offering a unique natural spectacle.

The Passer Gorge offers wonderful views from its bridges and is considered a beautiful and family-friendly hiking route. It's one of the most spectacular hikes in the Passeier Valley, featuring natural monuments and waterfalls.