Top 7 Waterfalls around Badia Calavena

The Cascata dei Papalini suddenly appears in a small clearing in the heart of the forest, along the path: over time the falling water has formed a columnar deposit of gray limestone that descends like a drape and that partly acts as a springboard for the jet. But the peculiarity and spectacular nature of this waterfall is the possibility of seeing it even from behind the scenes: in fact, by climbing to the left on a short but steep path, you reach a natural roof of the rock from which you can observe the forest below through the curtain of water, without getting wet! The passage is not protected and is wet, so you need to pay particular attention. Like all torrential waterfalls, it is not always full and active: you need to look for the right period, perhaps after heavy rains, to visit it in all its thunderous splendor.

Beautiful waterfall, it looks like a face with one eye, a big nose and teeth😊

Valle del Boia, a very fresh valley near the town of Campotamaso

The Papalini waterfall is a small waterfall in the middle of the woods, it deserves to be seen

Fantastic path that constantly runs along the valley and the river, a path that leads to the Castiglieri cross, one of the most beautiful places to visit for those who live in the area. Campotamaso, Valdagno. Super recommended, to do at least once

Magnificent Braggion path all along the valley and the river, a path that leads to the Castiglieri cross, one of the most beautiful routes for those who live in the area. Campotamaso, Valdagno.

The deep, shady Boja Valley is a captivating and pristine environment: wild, humid, lush, captivating, and abundant with water. It flows alongside the rushing stream and encounters spectacular and unexpected waterfalls. It is, of course, at its best after days of heavy rain. It is essentially the outward journey of the Braggion Trail, which runs as a loop from/to Campotamaso. It can be treacherous due to the damp and wet terrain, although the most difficult sections are equipped with steel cables, steps, and small bridges. Many documents refer to it as the "Enchanted Valley" for its fairytale appearance, populated by anguàne and salbanèi. "Val del Boja" takes its name from a legend with horror overtones... A solitary family lived here: father, mother, and son, but the young woman died of illness; The man raised his son, named Mattia, with love, earning a living by working as a woodcutter, woodcarver, and herder. He always kept him with him, fearing something would happen to him; but one day, when the boy was eighteen, he sent him alone to sell the fruits of their labor in the village. Just on the way home, the young man was attacked and killed by bandits. When his father learned of this, he went mad and began killing anyone he encountered along the paths with an axe... a hangman, indeed! Until, one stormy night, he died, crying out the name of his beloved son for the last time.

A beautiful and evocative trail, with a wide variety of environments and terrain, well-marked: it's usually followed clockwise, parking near the church of Campotamaso and completing a 7km loop with an elevation gain of 450m. On the outward journey, you ascend the cool and humid Val del Boia, alongside the lively stream and discovering a series of unexpected and impetuous waterfalls, in the midst of a jungle-like forest! It's naturally at its best after heavy rains, leaving you speechless before the richness and power of the water. At the Baita Vecia, the halfway point and the pace change: the return journey unfolds in a succession of ups and downs, with a ledge through steep woods that then transforms into a remarkable segment literally on the ridge, on the edge of two valleys: from the panoramic viewpoint of Monte Turigi, you can enjoy a beautiful all-round view. The trail, named after Gianni Braggion of Campotomaso, who died in a tragic mountain accident in 1990, is maintained (very well) by volunteers from his hometown. The loop is not difficult, but it shouldn't be underestimated: several sections are exposed and the trail can be slippery; steel cables, small bridges, and wooden steps facilitate the more risky sections. http://www.campotamaso.it/html/sentiero_braggion.html