Cascate dell'Acquafraggia

Looking to explore a massive waterfall in the southern Italian Alps near Borgonuovo (Sondrio), Italy? Look no further than the 140 meter (460 feet) tall waterfall, Cascate dell'Acquafraggia.

Cascate dell'Acquafraggia Trail Guide: Hike, Viewpoint & Parking in Borgonuovo, Italy

Located in the heart of Borgonuovo, Italy (in the Province of Sondrio) and seen from all around town is the massive two-tier Italian Alps waterfall known as Cascate dell'Acquafraggia (Waterfall Acquafraggia). This short, flat, and universally-accessible easy walk leads visitors along a path to the base of the waterfall where you can enjoy the breathtaking plunge of the seasonal stream, Acquafraggia. The total length of the walk is approximately 0.23 km or 0.1 mile out-and-back. If you wish to explore further, by hiking up nearby trails to reach the upper tier, the length to explore this waterfall will be much longer and more difficult, however, most visitors only care to explore Cascate dell'Acquafraggia from its base.

The Massive Cascate dell'Acquafraggia Waterfall

While visitors do not need to walk very far, this super short path leads from the parking area to the base of the cascade where you'll find breathtaking views of the 140m (460 feet) tall Italian Alps waterfall. The path that leads to the base of Acquafraggia Falls is comprised of crushed stone and is mostly flat—perfect for a small children or even wheelchair access.
During our visit in mid-September 2025, the weather had heavy rain, so I didn't make it all the way to the base of the waterfall as my camera lens was too wet to continue, but I was able to enjoy the massive waterfall from the trail near the base of the cascade. If you visit on a nice day, the waterfall's spray will likely get you wet regardless if it's raining or not!

Parking & Directions to Cascate dell'Acquafraggia in Borgonuovo

Visiting the waterfall will require driving into Borgonuovo, Italy where you'll find several public parking lots. The parking coordinates for this guide (46.330236, 9.438061) lead you directly to a parking lot across the street from the trailhead. At the parking lot, there's a small hourly fee to park. Visitors can pay using the pay station at the parking lot.

Fees

Aside from parking fees, the sign states that the park requires a €3 entrance fee; however, when we visited there were no pay stations or people collecting the fee at the trailhead. Parking does require a small hourly fee, however.

Universal Access

The walk to reach Cascate dell'Acquafraggia follows an easy, universally-accessible path. The walk to the waterfall is family-friendly and wheelchair accessible as of September 2025.

Pets

Dogs are allowed only if leashed and must be cleaned up after.