Hike & Fork

CAI 955Validated by CAI

Walk from Colognola

Perugia · about 15 min by car from Perugia

Distance
6.9 km
Walking time
2 h 15 min
Total ascent
288 m
Shape
Out & back
Grade
E · Hiking trail

The walk

6.9 km out-and-back walk near Perugia, up to Incrocio 943, 288 m of total ascent: about 2 h 15 min of walking. Waymarked CAI hiking trail. After the walk: wine tasting at Casali del Toppello (4.6 km) and lunch at I Birbi in Perugia (6.4 km).

Waymarked hiking trail (grade E): paths and dirt roads, good walking shoes are enough.

How to get there

By car

From Perugia: about 15 min (9 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 Perugia, 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

43.17932,12.34689

Coordinates of the first waymark. Paste them into any map app.

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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: Assisi, about 35 min by car

Where to eat and drink

Independent winemaker

Casali del Toppello

Corciano · 4.6 km from the trail

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Recommended osteria

I Birbi

Perugia · 6.4 km from the trail

Directions

Recommended osteria

Stella

Perugia · 8.5 km from the trail

Directions

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

A good day here

  1. 10:00Park near Perugia and start the walk.
  2. 12:15Back at the start after about 2 h 15 min.
  3. 13:00Lunch at I Birbi in Perugia, 6.4 km by car.
  4. 15:30Tasting at Casali del Toppello, 4.6 km from the trail.