Capriglio to Croce del Cardinale
Palanzano, Tizzano Val Parma · about 55 min by car from Parma
The walk
7.3 km out-and-back walk between Palanzano and Tizzano Val Parma, up to Croce del Cardinale (Percorso 736A), 419 m of total ascent: about 2 h 45 min of walking. Waymarked hiking trail, between 1028 and 1260 m above sea level. After the walk: lunch at Locanda Mariella in Calestano (12.6 km).
Waymarked hiking trail (grade E): paths and dirt roads, good walking shoes are enough.
How to get there
By car
From Parma: about 55 min (38 km as the crow flies). Most trailheads have roadside parking or a small car park in the nearest village.
By train and bus
Take a train to Parma, then a regional bus or a taxi for the last stretch. Our link plans the whole trip with Google Maps public transport.
Start point
44.47801,10.20103
Coordinates of the first waymark. Paste them into any map app.
Country buses run less often on Sundays and holidays, and some not at all: check the return journey before you set off.
Where to eat and drink
Book tastings ahead, and check opening days: many osterie close one day a week.
A good day here
- 10:00Park near Palanzano and start the walk.
- 12:45Back at the start after about 2 h 45 min.
- 13:15Lunch at Locanda Mariella in Calestano, 13 km by car.
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