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Polle di Malbacco - Well of Our Lady

For a year now I had been aware of an almost enchanted place near Seravezza with natural pools of crystal clear water and waterfalls: Le Polle di Malbacco. The waterfalls are located in the Apuan Alps Regional Park and more precisely in Upper Versilia. The water here is freezing...

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Polle di Malbacco - Well of Our Lady — Seravezza, Italy.

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For a year now I had been aware of an almost enchanted place near Seravezza with natural pools of crystal clear water and waterfalls: Le Polle di Malbacco. The waterfalls are located in the Apuan Alps Regional Park and more precisely in Upper Versilia. The water here is freezing cold-even in the middle of August. The scenery is unique and lying on the ground with a towel you can lay your eyes on green trees, smaller waterfalls, jagged outlines of the rocks from which the spring water gushes. Here the Serra River, which has its source on Mount Altissimo, at 1321 meters, creates, in its descent to the valley, a series of natural pools and waterfalls that follow one another for several kilometers, creating a unique and striking landscape.

The pools and waterfalls of Malbacco, immersed in a lush and almost unspoiled nature, can be explored by going upstream along the stream, a solution that allows you to discover the most secret pools, or by taking the road from Malbacco up to Monte Altissimo and then following the signs for the descents to the stream.

There are five descents.Going up the river we find:

Desiata Fosso del Monte Rimone Ditch Hat The Wheels

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The Polle di Malbacco are located near Seravezza in the Apuan Alps Regional Park, specifically in Upper Versilia. You can reach them by taking the road from Malbacco up towards Monte Altissimo and following the signs for stream descents, with five main access points available.
While the pools are accessible year-round, summer months like August offer the best experience for swimming, though be prepared for freezing cold water even in mid-summer. The lush green scenery and cascading waterfalls are particularly striking during warmer months when water levels are manageable.
The five main descents and pools you'll encounter going upstream are: Desiata, Fosso del Monte, Rimone Ditch, Hat, and The Wheels. Each offers unique natural features as the Serra River cascades down from Monte Altissimo creating this series of pools and waterfalls over several kilometers.
The water at Polle di Malbacco is freezing cold even in the middle of August, as it originates from the spring source of the Serra River on Mount Altissimo at 1,321 meters. Be prepared with appropriate clothing and only swim if you're comfortable with very cold temperatures.
You can explore by going upstream along the stream to discover the most secret pools, or take the Malbacco road to Monte Altissimo and follow the descent signs. Going upstream is recommended for finding hidden pools, while the road approach offers multiple access points to explore the different waterfalls and natural scenery.

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