The Best Trails in Emilia-Romagna (Italy)

Anello calanchi di Samoggia

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Erik De Groot

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Distance

6.40mi

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1204f

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78| 4.34

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(English translation below) Questo percorso molto facile inizia a Via dei Mulini vicino a Doccia (Fra Savigno e Riva bene). Il percorso può essere divisa in tre sezioni piuttosto diverse. La prima parte coincide con ...

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Tressano - San Valentino - Tressano

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Erik De Groot

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6.46mi

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1437f

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77| 5.0

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Variegated walk through the lower part of the Secchia valley close to Sassuolo. Meadows dotted with small pieces of forest. Beautiful panoramas as a big part passes right on the ridges with on both sides landslides and r...

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Via degli Dei [Day 1]: Bologna - San Luca - Oasi San Gherardo - Badolo

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Theangi

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Distance

17.11mi

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2313f

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76| 4.33

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General tips for the whole trip: 1. Your backback, if you'll stay at B&Bs, should weight less than 8kg water included 2. Shoes and socks are the most important gear for your journey. Be sure to have some medical stuff wi...

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Varana Sassi - Serramazzoni - Faeto - Varana Sassi

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Erik De Groot

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8.47mi

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2375f

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74| 5.0

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The track starts at a parking place close to the "Varana Sassi". You will first pass through the small medieval village founded on rock of volcanic submarine origin. In technical jargon this is named ophiolite. More com...

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Anello Cimone: Lago della Ninfa - Passo del Lupo - Le Polle - Pian Cavallaro - Cimone - Monte La Piazza - Il Cimoncino

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Theangi

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Distance

11.31mi

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3445f

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74| 4.67

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Revisited "Anello del Cimone" hike that will take you in a wonderful loop around and atop the Mt Cimone. Start at Parcheggio lago della Ninfa, there are plenty of free spots. From here, head towards the lake itself, and...

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Via degli Dei [Day 2]: Badolo - Monte dei Frati - Monte Adone - Brento - Monzuno - Monte Galletto - Madonna dei Fornelli

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Theangi

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Distance

17.34mi

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4058f

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Long but not technically difficult, you'll climb several mountains but you'll also hike large and comfortable routes. From Badolo, at the roundabout (there's only one!) take the ascenting route. After few hundreds mete...

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Via degli Dei [Day 3]: Madonna dei Fornelli - Mt dei Cucchi - Mt Bastione - Passo della Futa - Monte di Fo' - Santa Lucia

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Theangi

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Distance

13.60mi

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2592f

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Compared to the other days, this is easier, so you can take your time. Anyway, be sure to have plenty of water, you'll find only a couple of fountains. Take via del Prato, headed south, after you bought your launch. Yo...

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Via Vandelli [Day 4]: La Santona - Cento Croci - San Pellegrino in Alpe

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Theangi

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Distance

15.27mi

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2910f

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72

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Few hundreds meter after leaving La Santona, turn right and then left to return back to Via Vandelli. The whole journey, until you reach the basement of S. Pellegrino, is mostly in the Via that is a large, often origina...

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Via Vandelli [Day 3]: Pavullo nel Frignano - Monzone - Lama Mocogno - La Santona

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Theangi

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Distance

15.86mi

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3455f

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Fill the water at Pavullo (pz Toscanini is a good spot), then head towards the Castello di Montecuccolo. From there, you'll see a beautiful panorama (it the weather allows that!). To and away from Montecuccolo there are ...

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Via Vandelli [Day 5]: San Pellegrino in Alpe - Chiozza - Pieve Fosciana - Castelnuovo di Garfagnana - Filicaia

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Theangi

Distance

16.49mi

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1148f

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71

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A long but well labeled road will bring you down from San Pellegrino to Chiozza. The route is mainly in the forest, protecting you from the sun, but be aware that the journey will become hotter especially from Pieve Fosc...

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Via Vandelli [Day 2]: Puianello - San Dalmazio - Pavullo nel Frignano

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Theangi

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Distance

13.38mi

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2657f

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71| 5.0

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Easy and with no technical difficulties, you'll reach Pavullo quite easily. Follow the route (and labels) up to monte Calvario, then continue up & down the route pretty straightforward up to San Dalmazio (stop at the C...

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Mulino del Tasso - Lago dei Pini - Mulino del Tasso

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Erik De Groot

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Distance

6.43mi

Elevation +

1893f

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66| 5.0

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Per la traduzione italiana, vedere più in basso Scenic walk through the countryside close to Casina. The track consists of meadows and forest. A minor part is on tarmac. At several locations there are beautiful panora...

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Lame - Dragodena (Zocca)

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Erik De Groot

Distance

5.48mi

Elevation +

1880f

TrailRank

62| 5.0

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Highly varied route close to Zocca. The track passes through a chestnut forest and offers very scenic views. You will cross a small creek twice. Also included are the Art in Wood track and the chestnut and borlengo museu...

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Castrocaro Terme, Forlì-Cesena 🇮🇹

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Mikewise

Distance

6.48mi

Elevation +

666f

TrailRank

62

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Diverse hike around Castrocaro Terme from the area camper Sosta. The first part is over the hills that surrounds this village, this ends up near the Fortezza.. heading down we walk straight into the center to climb up...

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Lago Ridracoli, Bagno di Romagna, Forlì-Cesena 🇮🇹

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Mikewise

Distance

7.90mi

Elevation +

1936f

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62

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Pretty impressive hike over the dam and along the shores of lago Ridracoli. Starting from the higher parkingspot, ideal to spend the night as well we reach the dam via a tunnel. After passing Rifugio Ca' di Sopra, it’...

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Vigolo Marchese

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simone ravasi

Distance

11.97mi

Elevation +

1801f

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61

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Colli Piacentini, escursione ad anello da Vigolo Marchese, paesino vicino a Castell'Arquato, al monte Giogo, si svolge su terreni misti, stradine, sterrati e sentieri, giro molto panoramico, paradossalmente la parte meno...

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Via Vandelli [Day 1]: Modena - San Donnino - Torre Maina - Puianello

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Theangi

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Distance

20.85mi

Elevation +

1722f

TrailRank

60

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Via Vandelli General info: Your backback, if you'll stay at B&Bs, should weight less than 8kg water included 2. Shoes and socks are the most important gear for your journey. Be sure to have some medical stuff with you f...

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Pavullo nel Frignano - Poggio Castro - Campiano - Monte Campana - Pavullo nel Frignano

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Theangi

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Distance

4.55mi

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784f

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60| 5.0

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Easy route, mostly in the forest. There are a lots of different routes and crossroads, and not well marked on the road: the best way is to follow the GPS route. You will first reach the Poggio Castro "summit", then brief...

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Castle of Carpineti to Mount Fosola

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Erik De Groot

Distance

7.17mi

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2438f

TrailRank

60| 4.17

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The track starts at the parking close to the Castle of Carpineto. First you will pass the Castle where you can have a picnic and can enjoy the nice view over the valley. It than continuous on the crest of the hills for s...

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Bologna Hills Walk

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Pilgrimpaul

Distance

11.98mi

Elevation +

2057f

TrailRank

59

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A walk through the hills close Bologna. Starting in Piazza Maggiore the walk picks up the trail CAI 904 which we follow to Monte Paderno. From there we follow CAI 900 across to Forte Bandiera . From there the walk follow...

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Circular track - Bebbio to Chiesa San Cassiano.

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Erik De Groot

Distance

6.23mi

Elevation +

856f

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59| 4.67

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(trad. Italiana più avanti) Very easy track with countless panorama's close to the Secchia valley. The track is almost entirely on very quiet tarmac roads in an area of mainly meadows. This makes it very suitable f...

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Borgo Rivola - Monte Mauro - Rifugio Carne’ - Brisighella

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Ali_Asl

Distance

13.53mi

Elevation +

3412f

TrailRank

59

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At some point we started seeing brilliant stones and rocks on the path. We guess that it would be Quartz but we’ve been told they are Gypsum crystals. Just before the peak of Mauro mount there is a church with a very ki...

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Gaianello - Olina - Acquaria - Roncoscaglia - Passo del Lupo - Lago della Ninfa

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Theangi

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Distance

13.04mi

Elevation +

4199f

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Strong but rewarding trip. Take care since in general all routes are not well maintained or are not well labelled. Also, GPS routes may have offsets of few dozen of meters. The trip tries to follow the "epic" Pavullo to...

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Corniolo, senterio Degli Alpini 301, Forlì-Cesena, 🇮🇹

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Mikewise

Distance

7.74mi

Elevation +

1729f

TrailRank

58

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From Sosta camper Corniolo we follow a well documented trail over some beautiful mountain ridges, part of National park Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona, Campigna. It’s very easy to follow, mostly shaded and not v...

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Capanno Tassoni - Croce Arcana - Monte Spigolino

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Theangi

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Distance

5.68mi

Elevation +

1670f

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58

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Overall easy hike, relatively short. Mostly in the forest. GPS track is not 100% accurate, but all trails are well marked. Start at Capanna Tassoni, and follow route 415. The hike is easy, crossing a white street multi...

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