La Palazza to La Palazza
Monghidoro · about 45 min by car from Bologna
The walk
6.7 km out-and-back walk near Monghidoro, up to Bivio 805, 385 m of total ascent: about 2 h 30 min of walking. Waymarked hiking trail, between 452 and 815 m above sea level. After the walk: lunch at Da Alberto in Barberino di Mugello (18.9 km).
Waymarked hiking trail (grade E): paths and dirt roads, good walking shoes are enough.
How to get there
By car
From Bologna: about 45 min (32 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
44.22102,11.35240
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 Monghidoro and start the walk.
- 12:30Back at the start after about 2 h 30 min.
- 13:00Lunch at Da Alberto in Barberino di Mugello, 19 km by car.
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