Castel dell'Alpi to Madonna dei Fornelli
San Benedetto Val di Sambro · about 55 min by car from Bologna
The walk
6.6 km out-and-back walk near San Benedetto Val di Sambro, up to Madonna dei Fornelli, 351 m of total ascent: about 2 h 30 min of walking. Waymarked hiking trail, between 680 and 817 m above sea level. Along the way: Lago di Castel dell'Alpi and Madonna dei Fornelli. After the walk: lunch at Da Alberto in Barberino di Mugello (14.5 km).
Waymarked hiking trail (grade E): paths and dirt roads, good walking shoes are enough.
How to get there
By car
From Bologna: about 55 min (36 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
44.18333,11.27691
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
- Lago di Castel dell'Alpi50 m from the trail
- Madonna dei Fornelli200 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 San Benedetto Val di Sambro and start the walk.
- 12:30Back at the start after about 2 h 30 min.
- 13:00Lunch at Da Alberto in Barberino di Mugello, 15 km by car.
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