From Madonna dell'Acero to Laghetto del Cavone passing through the cascate del Dardagna – loop tour

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From Madonna dell'Acero to Laghetto del Cavone passing through the cascate del Dardagna – loop tour

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From Madonna dell'Acero to Laghetto del Cavone passing through the cascate del Dardagna – loop tour

04:10

9.56km

690m

Hiking

Embark on a moderate hike through the Bolognese Apennines in the Corno alle Scale regional park, a journey that covers 5.9 miles (9.6 km) and climbs 2269 feet (692 metres) over approximately 4 hours and 9 minutes. The trail begins with easy paths, leading you into magnificent beech and conifer…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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IT4050002 - SIC-ZPS - Parco Regionale Corno alle Scale

Waypoints

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1.17 km

Dardagna Stream

Highlight • River

skirting the stream up to the low waterfalls is a pleasant walk but if you intend to continue I recommend adequate equipment.

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2.20 km

Dardagna Waterfalls

Highlight • Waterfall

The path, which starts just behind the Sanctuary of the Madonna dell'Acero, runs alongside this magnificent stream with steep hairpin bends, at the point where it forms six or seven …

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3.53 km

Laghetto del Cavone

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Starting point for various excursions. Ample free parking, possibility to grill and eat at the tables near the lake. Fountain with drinking water near the Refuge. In winter it is possible to see the lake completely frozen.

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4.22 km

Rio Piano Valley

Highlight • Trail

Beautiful path (also suitable for families with children) which offers a spectacular view of the Corno. In early summer 2021, the trail was partially damaged by a landslide, although it remained passable.

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6.07 km

Monte La Nuda

Highlight • Summit

The original toponym was Alpe delle Pielle or Nuda delle Pielle, perhaps due to the fir trees that cover part of the Emilian side. Due to a mistake by the …

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9.56 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.98 km

3.14 km

866 m

474 m

108 m

Surfaces

4.56 km

3.48 km

882 m

353 m

121 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,790 m)

Lowest point (1,110 m)

Weather

Tuesday 3 November

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August 5, 2026,CS - Pian d’Ivo e La Nuda - 05.08.2026

CS (Corno alle Scale) - Pian d’Ivo and La Nuda

Excerpt from the tourist site of "Corno alle Scale"

The route:
Parking on the side of the SP71 near the Corno alle Scale Visitor Center - Pian D'Ivo - Via dei Signori - Sentiero del Campanile - La Nuda - Passo del Vallone - Piana del Cavone (Valle del Silenzio) …

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