Naturperler i provinsen Pesaro og Urbino

Natural Wonders of Italy

Explore the diverse geological landscape of the Pesaro e Urbino province in Italy's Marche region. This selection features the prominent limestone peaks of the Umbrian-Marchigiano Apennines, including Monte Nerone and Monte Catria. The list highlights the Metauro River's Cascata del Sasso—one of the widest waterfalls in the country—and the complex gypsum karst formations of the Onferno cave system, a significant site for regional bat colonies and scientific research.

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Monte Nerone

The Monte Nerone is a mountain in the Umbrian Apennines, in the province of Pesaro e Urbino, Marche, central Italy.

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Monte Catria

The Monte Catria is a mountain in the central Apennines, in the province of Pesaro e Urbino, Marche, central Italy.

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Monte Montiego

Monte Montiego is a mountain of Marche, Italy.

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Monte Petrano

A limestone plateau in the Umbrian-Marchigiano Apennines reaching 1,162 meters, characterized by expansive high-altitude meadows and views of the Metauro and Burano valleys.

Cascata dell'Eremita

Secluded waterfall located on the slopes of Monte Nerone along the Fosso dell'Eremita stream.

Cascata del grottone del Pisciarello

Waterfall on the Monte Nerone massif distinguished by a large natural rock overhang.

Cascata della Cornacchia

Natural waterfall located near the village of Pieia within the Monte Nerone mountain range.

Gorgaccia

Natural waterfall and pool formation located in the countryside near Apecchio.

Orrido di Cupi di Fiamma

Deep limestone gorge and waterfall situated near Cagli on the slopes of Monte Petrano.

Cascata del Sasso

One of the largest waterfalls in the Marche region, where the Metauro River drops 12 meters over a 60-meter wide limestone ledge.

Sasso Pisciatoio

Small natural waterfall located near the village of Isola di Fano.

Cascata del Furlo (Cascata delle Rondini)

Waterfall created by the Candigliano River within the Furlo Gorge Nature Reserve.

Rifugio Ca' I Fabbri

Stone wilderness hut located within the Furlo Gorge State Nature Reserve, serving as a junction for local hiking trails.

Buco della Trave

A karst formation within the Onferno cave system, part of a complex of scientifically significant gypsum caves.

Buco della Gomma

Karst cave located within the Onferno Nature Reserve's gypsum formations.

Buco I di Onferno

One of the documented entrances to the Onferno gypsum cave complex.

Buco delle Lumache di Onferno

Cave formation within the Onferno Nature Reserve, contributing to the local karst drainage system.

Grotta di Onferno

Significant gypsum cave system and nature reserve hosting one of the most important bat colonies in the Marche region.

Grotta del Grano

Cave located within the Furlo Gorge, historically used for the storage of grain.

Caverna della Margherita

Natural cave formation located on the slopes of Monte Catria.