Montale to La Molina
Firenzuola, Castel del Rio · about 50 min by car from Bologna
The walk
5.1 km out-and-back walk between Firenzuola and Castel del Rio, up to la Molina, 172 m of total ascent: about 1 h 30 min of walking. Waymarked CAI hiking trail.
Waymarked hiking trail (grade E): paths and dirt roads, good walking shoes are enough.
How to get there
By car
From Bologna: about 50 min (33 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
44.21510,11.43399
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.
- 11:30Back at the start after about 1 h 30 min.
- 13:00Lunch at Da Alberto in Barberino di Mugello, 23 km by car.
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