The best waterfall hikes and walks in Sacro Monte Della Ss Trinità Di Ghiffa

The Cascata della Froda waterfall, in Castelveccana, is a cascade of water about 100 meters high originating from Mount Cuvignone. It can be reached by a walk through the woods starting from the hamlet of Nasca. This pleasant trail, also suitable for families, passes streams, ancient trout ponds, and old mills.

You can park your car at the end of the trail. There's room for 4-5 cars.

Close! The path doesn't continue at this point! (Locked gate)

No overnight possibilities

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Chiesa Maria Ss. Immacolata, Nasca,(Castelveccana) Church of Maria Santissima Immacolata - Nasca,(Castelveccana) XVI (construction of the entire property) The first mention of the sacred building in the hamlet of Nasca dates back to 1523 and coincides with the introduction of a weekly mass celebrated by the parish priest of the rectory of S. Vittore, to whose maintenance the inhabitants of the place committed themselves with a special instrument. It is not known what shapes and dimensions this primitive church had; it is certain that, being built in times of plague, it was originally named after S. Rocco. The church overlooks the central district of the hamlet of Nasca. The need to adapt to an already established urban layout led to the anomalous exposure of the altar, which was oriented to the north. In short, the desire to adapt to criteria of accessibility and urban decency prevailed. The beautiful façade, completed in the mid-18th century and characterized by large light backgrounds on which pilasters and darker stone frames stand out, contributed to this last aspect by remaining aesthetically still indebted to the happy formulas of the 17th century, widespread in the middle Verbano area. The church extends over a large and single-aisled nave, ending in a polygonal apse of equal width. The nave is divided into three bays, each covered by a "clawed" barrel vault. In the central bay there are two chapels, one on each side. The perception of the airy 18th century plan is partially spoiled by a lively pictorial decoration, created during an intervention in the first decades after the Second World War. To the left of the entrance is the niche of the baptistery. In the choir on the counterfaçade is the organ, an instrument built by a still anonymous workshop and installed at the beginning of the twentieth century. The bell tower rises on the east side, near the presbytery. Text / Source: Municipality of Castelveccana https://www.comune.castelveccana.va.it/c012045/zf/index.php/servizi-aggiuntivi/index/index/idtesto/20050

Cascata de la Froda Nasca,(Castelveccana) Castelveccana: Froda Waterfall The Froda waterfall is one of the hidden beauties of the province of Varese. Although it offers a truly spectacular show, in reality it is not as well known and reported as it deserves. But this makes it even more special for those who decide to discover it. After taking the path on the edge of the SP7, you will immediately immerse yourself in a very fascinating natural setting. The route is suitable for everyone and the children will certainly enjoy feeling like little explorers. It is advisable to wear mountain boots: along the path you will have to pass a short ford. In winter, special attention must be paid to ice. Once you arrive under the waterfall, you will be amazed: with its height of about 100 meters, it is a real wonder not to be missed, especially after heavy rains. But even with a slender jet it will amaze you ... An iron rope allows you to approach the waterfall without slipping. Text / Source: cascatetrekking.com https://www.cascatetrekking.com/cascate/italia/lombardia/varese/castelveccana-cascata-della-froda/

Church of Maria Santissima Immacolata -Nasca,(Castelveccana) XVI (construction of the entire property) The first mention of the sacred building in the hamlet of Nasca dates back to 1523 and coincides with the introduction of a weekly mass celebrated by the parish priest of the rectory of S. Vittore, to whose maintenance the inhabitants of the place committed themselves with a special instrument. It is not known what shapes and dimensions this primitive church had; it is certain that, being built in times of plague, it was originally named after S. Rocco. The church overlooks the central district of the hamlet of Nasca. The need to adapt to an already established urban layout led to the anomalous exposure of the altar, which faced north. In short, the desire to adapt to criteria of accessibility and urban decency prevailed. The beautiful façade, completed in the mid-18th century and characterized by large light backgrounds on which pilasters and darker stone frames stand out, contributed to this last aspect by remaining aesthetically indebted to the happy formulas of the 17th century, widespread in the middle Verbano area. The church extends over a large and single-aisled nave, ending in a polygonal apse of equal width. The nave is divided into three bays, each covered by a "clawed" barrel vault. In the central bay there are two chapels, one on each side. The perception of the airy 18th-century plan is partly spoiled by a lively pictorial decoration, created during an intervention in the first decades after the Second World War. To the left of the entrance is the niche of the baptistery. At the choir on the counterfaçade is the organ, an instrument built by a still anonymous workshop and installed at the beginning of the twentieth century. The bell tower rises on the east side, near the presbytery. Text / Source: Municipality of Castelveccana https://www.comune.castelveccana.va.it/c012045/zf/index.php/servizi-aggiuntivi/index/index/idtesto/20050