From Lago Pratignano to Passo della Riva via the Cascate del Dardagna – loop
From Lago Pratignano to Passo della Riva via the Cascate del Dardagna – loop
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From Lago Pratignano to Passo della Riva via the Cascate del Dardagna – loop
05:23
13.4km
680m
Hiking
This difficult 8.3-mile (13.4 km) loop takes you through the Bolognese Apennines, climbing 2246 feet (685 metres) over about 5 hours and 22 minutes. You will hike through lush beech forests, especially around the spectacular Cascate del Dardagna, where water cascades up to twenty meters. The path then leads to…
Last updated: April 23, 2026
Tips
Includes a segment that may be dangerous
A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.
After 465 m for 1.95 km
Waypoints
Start point
Parking
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3.61 km
Lake Pratignano
Highlight • Lake
Tip by
6.90 km
Riva Pass
Highlight • Mountain Pass
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Tip by
9.17 km
Dardagna Waterfalls
Highlight • Waterfall
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13.4 km
End point
Parking
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
5.49 km
2.75 km
2.68 km
1.97 km
419 m
< 100 m
Surfaces
7.43 km
4.71 km
651 m
484 m
< 100 m
< 100 m
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Elevation
Highest point (1,490 m)
Lowest point (850 m)
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Thursday 28 May
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This route was planned by komoot.
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Trail Reviews
A bit more difficult hike at the beginning, steep and exposed. But then nice along the mountainside and ridge. Komoot obviously assumes "steep" as "no movement". Walking time 5-3 / 4 hours
After 16km you will see fantastic animals making the steps coming back from the waterfalls