About this tour
Spend seven hours trekking through the Casentino Forests, where your route follows streams and passes restored water mills that once powered the region. You'll walk forest paths with views across the national park, discover a cave with distinctive acoustics, and cool off in natural pools carved into the Rabbi River. A nature guide leads the way, sharing how locals once harnessed water power here.
Highlights
- Natural swimming holes on the Rabbi River
- Working water mill, restored to original condition
- Cave famous for its unusual echoing properties
- Forest pathways with panoramic park vistas
- Seven-hour guided trek through Casentino protected woodland
- Waterfall and stream photography stops
What to expect
This is a proper walk, not a casual stroll. You'll cover forest terrain for seven hours, so arrive with moderate fitness and sturdy legs. The route links water features—streams, falls, pools—that give the trek its character. Your guide will pause at the cave to explain its acoustics, then you'll reach the mills and learn how they functioned. The Rabbi's pools are genuinely cold and refreshing; bring a towel if you want to swim. Elevation changes are manageable, but the duration demands stamina.
Good to know
Wear proper hiking boots and bring water and snacks. The natural pools are genuinely cold year-round. Infants must sit with an adult. Not suitable if you have cardiovascular concerns. No private transport included; arrange your own way to the trailhead.
Tour sold and operated by Viator via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original BugBitten summaries written by our team — not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.