he territory of Molazzana extends from the right bank of Serchio river to the peaks of Pania della Croce (1859 m.), Pania Secca and Pizzo delle Saette, passing from areas cultivated with vines and olive trees, through the chestnut woods and beech forest and, still above, the limestone area of the “Queen of Apuan Alps”, which in June are covered with spectacular blooms.

Just below the Pania, the village of Alpe di S. Antonio is the highest hamlet of the municipality, then the village of Eglio and Sassi where, in a panoramic position, there is the ancient Church of S. Frediano with its bell tower, built on a older fortress which was destroyed in 1370. The little Church of Madonna della Neve is also characteristic and is located on the track that connects Sassi with the colonial center of Granciglia and with Castelnuovo di Garfagnana.

The village of Brucciano lies on the road that passes through Calomini and Vergemoli, and leads to the Grotta del Vento.

Molazzana is dominated by the castle of Estense origin (15th century), and currently the former school houses the Museo Linea Gotica Garfagnana, connected to the military sites of Mount Grottorotondo. The town of Cascio, however, is one of the few remaining examples of a fortified village, with massive city walls, gates and towers dating back to 1615. The two villages are linked by a beautiful trail that passes from the mills of Vescherana. Inside the Church of San Lorenzo, there is a terracotta Madonna and Child by Benedetto da Maiano. Cascio binds its name to a gastronomic speciality of the Garfagnana: the Criscioletta (a sort of pancake), celebrated in the local festival started in 1969, in honor of the patron saint.