Molinaccio to Cascata del Rovigo
Firenzuola, Palazzuolo sul Senio · about 55 min by car from Florence
The walk
6.1 km out-and-back walk between Firenzuola and Palazzuolo sul Senio, up to Cascata del Rovigo, 306 m of total ascent: about 2 h 15 min of walking. Waymarked hiking trail, between 477 and 672 m above sea level. After the walk: lunch at Da Alberto in Barberino di Mugello (14.9 km).
Waymarked hiking trail (grade E): paths and dirt roads, good walking shoes are enough.
How to get there
By car
From Florence: 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 Florence, then a regional bus or a taxi for the last stretch. Our link plans the whole trip with Google Maps public transport.
Start point
44.09286,11.43785
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 Firenzuola and start the walk.
- 12:15Back at the start after about 2 h 15 min.
- 13:00Lunch at Da Alberto in Barberino di Mugello, 15 km by car.
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