Castel d'Aiano to Selvane'
Castel d'Aiano · about 55 min by car from Bologna
The walk
5.1 km out-and-back walk near Castel d'Aiano, up to Bivio 170 (Selvane'), 189 m of total ascent: about 1 h 45 min of walking. Easy paths and dirt roads, between 784 and 853 m above sea level. After the walk: lunch at La Vecchia Scuola in Montese (3.7 km).
Easy path (grade T): wide tracks and short climbs, trainers are fine in dry weather.
How to get there
By car
From Bologna: about 55 min (39 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 Bologna, then a regional bus or a taxi for the last stretch. Our link plans the whole trip with Google Maps public transport.
Start point
44.26791,10.98174
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 Castel d'Aiano and start the walk.
- 11:45Back at the start after about 1 h 45 min.
- 13:00Lunch at La Vecchia Scuola in Montese, 3.7 km by car.
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