| Palvico | |
|---|---|
 Canyoning at the Buco della Morte | |
| Location | |
| Country | Italy |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | |
| • location | Lago d'Ampola, Trentino |
| Mouth | |
• location | Chiese |
| Length | 16 km (9.9 mi) |
The Palvico (it. Torrente Palvico) is an emissary of the lake Lago d'Ampola. Between Tiarno di Sopra and Storo the river flows inside a deep cut canyon through various basins with steps up to 20 m in between. The last bassin opens with a 50 m drop called Buco della Morte (en: Mouth of death) to the valley at Storo.
This potential has been used since 1905 for hydroelectric plants.
Activities
The basins and drops, together with a limited waterflow make the Palvico a popular destination for canyoneers.
45°49′N 10°25′E / 45.817°N 10.417°E
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