📜 Natural reserve with lush vegetation, waterfalls, and ancient paper mills and ironworks. 🔍 Home to unique microclimate and living fossil plant species like Woodwardia radicans. # Why Go 🌿 Explore a primitive, lush valley with abundant water and a unique subtropical microclimate. 🏞️ Discover spectacular waterfalls and the Canneto River. 🚶 Hike well-marked trails amidst historical ruins of paper mills and ironworks. 🔬 Observe rare endemic plant species like Woodwardia radicans and local wildlife like the Italian stream frog. # Why Avoid ⚠️ Ruins can be dangerous and are explored at your own risk. 🚫 The core of the nature reserve is fenced off and cannot be visited directly; an alternative path to it is demanding and not recommended for children or untrained individuals. 🚧 Some paths are steep or rocky, not suitable for all. # Tips 👟 Wear comfortable shoes for hiking. 🚶 Most hikers choose the three-hour trail starting from Amalfi. 🎟️ Tickets to enter the core of the nature reserve can be purchased in Pontone. 📞 For access to the natural reserve, contact the forest rangers (UTB Caserta) in advance. 🥶 Water in natural pools is very cold, even in summer. # Cost 💰 Entry to the valley paths is free; tickets for the core nature reserve are separate. # Hours 🕒 Accessible year-round, typical hiking time ranges from 2.5 to 3 hours. # 🅿️ Parking Parking is available in Amalfi.