Riva Waterfalls

In the Vedrette di Ries-Aurina Nature Park, the Rio Riva originates, which flows through the Val di Riva and the 100 metres deep Tobl Gorge. On its way, it cascades three times down the rocks and forms three waterfalls, which are quite popular. The upper and the middle waterfalls have a height of about 50 metres, the lower waterfall is with 10-15 metres clearly smaller. While the two lower waterfalls have a natural origin, the upper one is the result of a diversion of the stream to generate electricity. Near Campo Tures, the Rio Riva stream finally flows into the Aurino River.

A panoramic trail proceeds past this natural monument. The Riva Waterfalls (Reinbachfälle) are accessible from Campo Tures, more precisely from the district of Winkel, in an ascent, or from Tobl in Riva di Tures in a descent. Also the Saint Francis' Path is part of the hiking trail to the waterfalls. This path of silence, meditation, prayer and retreat starts at a gate in the forest near Winkel and ends after 2.2 km at the former castle chapel on a rock spur above Tobl.

A viewing pulpit and a view point offer a beautiful view on the waterfalls, which are particularly impressive in spring, when the snow is melting. Also in hot summer they attract visitors due to the gorgeous cool spray which can be enjoyed along the panorama path or in combination with an adventure on the Fly-Line Waterfall. In winter, however, they freeze up and appear as a sparkling ice sculpture - then, the Christmas Forest opens: A path leads during the Advent in Tures Taufers through the woods to the illuminated "Christusfelsen" at the first waterfall.