Hike & Fork

Trail 646VValidated by the Italian Alpine Club

Parco del Rodano to Bosco Dario Fo

Reggio Emilia · about 30 min by car from Modena

Distance
7.6 km
Walking time
2 h
Total ascent
24 m
Shape
Out & back
Grade
T · Easy path

The walk

7.6 km out-and-back walk near Reggio Emilia, up to Bosco Dario Fo, almost flat (+24 m): about 2 h of walking. Easy paths and dirt roads. Along the way: Buco del Signore and Pappagnocca. After the walk: wine tasting at Podere Giardino (3.4 km) and lunch at Arrogant Pub in Reggio nell’Emilia (1.2 km).

Easy path (grade T): wide tracks and short climbs, trainers are fine in dry weather.

How to get there

By car

From Modena: about 30 min (22 km as the crow flies). Most trailheads have roadside parking or a small car park in the nearest village.

Driving directions

By train and bus

Take a train to Modena, then a regional bus or a taxi for the last stretch. Our link plans the whole trip with Google Maps public transport.

Public transport route

Start point

44.67329,10.66049

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Country buses run less often on Sundays and holidays, and some not at all: check the return journey before you set off.

Also within reach: Parma, about 45 min by car

Along the way

Wikipedia (Italian)

Where to eat and drink

Independent winemaker

Podere Giardino

Reggio Emilia · 3.4 km from the trail

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Independent winemaker

Reggiana

Albinea · 6.1 km from the trail

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Independent winemaker

Tenuta di Aljano

Scandiano · 9.0 km from the trail

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Recommended osteria

Arrogant Pub

Reggio nell’Emilia · 1.2 km from the trail

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Recommended osteria

Badessa

Casalgrande · 8.8 km from the trail

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Book tastings ahead, and check opening days: many osterie close one day a week.

A good day here

  1. 10:00Park near Reggio Emilia and start the walk.
  2. 12:00Back at the start after about 2 h.
  3. 13:00Lunch at Arrogant Pub in Reggio nell’Emilia, 1.2 km by car.
  4. 15:30Tasting at Podere Giardino, 3.4 km from the trail.