Castel Corniglio loop past Castello di Castelcorniglio
Solignano, Varsi · about 50 min by car from Parma
The walk
7.6 km loop between Solignano and Varsi, 399 m of total ascent: about 2 h 45 min of walking. Waymarked hiking trail, between 409 and 699 m above sea level. Along the way: Castello di Castelcorniglio, Specchio and Chiesa di San Martino Vescovo. After the walk: lunch at Antica Trattoria Carra in Varano Melegari (2.0 km).
Waymarked hiking trail (grade E): paths and dirt roads, good walking shoes are enough.
How to get there
By car
From Parma: about 50 min (35 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
44.65121,9.94052
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.
Along the way
- Castello di Castelcorniglio50 m from the trail
- Specchio150 m from the trail
- Chiesa di San Martino Vescovo150 m from the trail
Wikipedia (Italian)
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 Solignano and start the walk.
- 12:45Back at the start after about 2 h 45 min.
- 13:15Lunch at Antica Trattoria Carra in Varano Melegari, 2.0 km by car.
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