The Best Trails in Emilia-Romagna (Italy)

Anello calanchi di Samoggia

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Hiking

Erik De Groot

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Distance

6.40mi

Elevation +

1204f

TrailRank

78| 4.34

(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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Hiking

Erik De Groot

Distance

6.46mi

Elevation +

1437f

TrailRank

76| 5.0

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

Elevation +

2313f

TrailRank

76| 4.33

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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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

Elevation +

3445f

TrailRank

74| 4.67

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

Elevation +

4058f

TrailRank

73

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

Elevation +

2592f

TrailRank

72

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

Elevation +

2910f

TrailRank

71

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 5]: San Pellegrino in Alpe - Chiozza - Pieve Fosciana - Castelnuovo di Garfagnana - Filicaia

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Hiking

Theangi

Distance

16.49mi

Elevation +

1148f

TrailRank

71

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 3]: Pavullo nel Frignano - Monzone - Lama Mocogno - La Santona

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Theangi

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Distance

15.86mi

Elevation +

3455f

TrailRank

71

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 2]: Puianello - San Dalmazio - Pavullo nel Frignano

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Theangi

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Distance

13.38mi

Elevation +

2657f

TrailRank

70| 5.0

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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Hiking

Erik De Groot

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Distance

6.43mi

Elevation +

1893f

TrailRank

66| 5.0

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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Hiking

Erik De Groot

Distance

5.48mi

Elevation +

1880f

TrailRank

62| 5.0

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

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Hiking

Theangi

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Distance

4.55mi

Elevation +

784f

TrailRank

60| 5.0

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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Hiking

Erik De Groot

Distance

7.17mi

Elevation +

2438f

TrailRank

60| 4.17

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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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

59

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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Circular track - Bebbio to Chiesa San Cassiano.

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Hiking

Erik De Groot

Distance

6.23mi

Elevation +

856f

TrailRank

59| 4.67

(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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Bologna Hills Walk

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Walking

Pilgrimpaul

Distance

11.98mi

Elevation +

2057f

TrailRank

59

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

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Hiking

Theangi

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Distance

13.04mi

Elevation +

4199f

TrailRank

59

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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Capanno Tassoni - Croce Arcana - Monte Spigolino

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Hiking

Theangi

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Distance

5.68mi

Elevation +

1670f

TrailRank

58

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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Castello di Rivalta - Bobbio

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Off Road

Edson L.

Distance

41.73mi

Elevation +

6076f

TrailRank

56| 4.55

Public roads. No need of permission. Track very easy. 90% Asphalt roads \ 10% Dirt, gravel and rocky roads, no need of special tires. Panoramic Route. You will find places to rest or camp during the route. Anothe...

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Serramazzoni

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Hiking

frabog

Distance

8.22mi

Elevation +

1670f

TrailRank

56

Walk 90% throug the forest. Were good shoes and be sure of good condition. Nice cascade marmelade. Graet vieuws. No café! Keep your own drink with you...

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Castello di Rivalta - Perino (Piacenza Panoramic 4x4)

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Off Road

Edson L.

Distance

26.68mi

Elevation +

4383f

TrailRank

55| 4.33

Observations: - You don't need permit ($$$ free routes); - You can only park close to the main attractions (Oratorio di Sant'Anna & Pietra Parcellara) if you have 4x4. - Panoramic route (Wonderful! Splendid! Awesome!)...

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Rocca Malatina Park - Loop route 1,3,4

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Hiking

Theangi

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Distance

13.43mi

Elevation +

2602f

TrailRank

55

Easy but long trail, no particular difficulties. Good for an all day hike, bar/restaurants available. Park at Pieve di Trebbio. Head North following "Route 1", where you will cross multiple times a river with nice woo...

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Varana Sassi - Serramazzoni - Faeto - Varana Sassi

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Hiking

Erik De Groot

Distance

8.47mi

Elevation +

2375f

TrailRank

55

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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Labante. Sentiero delle tane, Monolites dei Serretti, Labante caves and valley of the Aneva creek

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Hiking

Erik De Groot

Distance

5.44mi

Elevation +

1283f

TrailRank

54

The track starts with the "sentiero delle tane" where you will find a couple of interesting rock formations. Following the trail through the forest you will reach the "Monoliti dei Serretti". After passing close to Mount...

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