If you are passionate about nature and outdoor walks, the Vena del Gesso Romagnola Park can be an ideal area to spend a day full of adventure and relaxation in the company of your four-legged friend.
This naturalistic area, located among the rolling hills of the Apennines, offers breathtaking landscapes and a rich biodiversity, and is suitable for visiting in the company of your pet, thanks to interesting circular paths. In this article, we will explore a small itinerary in the area between the village of Brisighella and the Ca' Carnè Refuge Visitor Center.
Before you start exploring, make sure you respect the park rules and keep your furry friend on a leash in designated areas.
The route starts from the medieval village of Brisighella, inside the Vena del Gesso Romagnola Park.
Before reaching the historic center in a few minutes, stop in Via Baldina at the dog park area, for your four-legged friend.
Founded in Roman times, Brisighella boasts a centuries-old history reflected in its cobbled streets and historic buildings.
One of the best-known symbols is the Clock Tower, which dominates the panorama of the village. The artisan shops, period buildings and surrounding nature offer a touch of authenticity to this location which seems to have stopped in time.
The main street, which runs alongside Piazza Marconi, is Via degli Asini, an elevated walkway that receives natural light from the arched windows that line it.
Continue on the steps along this street, and then begin to climb the long staircase in the company of your faithful friend on a leash and you will reach the base of the Clock Tower in about 10/12 minutes.
From here you will have the opportunity to connect, thanks to a beautiful panoramic view, to the second hill of Brisighella, on the top of which stands the Rocca Manfrediana.
Once you arrive at the fortress, take the CAI 511 path to the Sanctuary of Monticino, surrounded by tall cypress trees.
To know
Access's dog park area is free, by contacting the Bau Garden association.
Follow the CAI 511 path, walk beyond the barries and climb up up to the next sign, then turning right. The steep trail will take you to the heart of the Vena del Gesso Romagnola Park in a short time.
The trail signs will take you to Mount Rontana, where you will see the site of the Castle of Rontana, an archaelogical reserach site of the University of Bologna. Take a look at the medioeval findings and the continue your walk to "Ca Carnè" Refuge Visitor Center.
The centre offers a number of services: beyond representing a Park info centre, it features a conference room and adidactic room, and a little but comprehensive naturalistic museum dedicated to the local fauna; in addition it is equipped with a refreshment point and many picknck areas all around.
From here, a network of footpaths will take you to discover this side of the park; one trail goes up to a dog area, just 200mt away, for your pet to rest after this beautiful walk in the nature.
