Attractions in Modena

Scaffaiolo Lake is located at 1775mt
It is not of glacial origin as one might think but is due to a sinking of the mountain over time. Sinking caused by … read more

Very nice bridge and slightly slippery in the wet

Managing a refuge in the Apennines may seem simple, but it is not. In this story we come into contact with the managers of the Duca degli Abruzzi Refuge in an "ordinary" winter weekend: appennino.netlify.app/vita-da-rifugio

DENZANO - THE MOUNT OF THE THREE CROSSES

We advance through the downy oak woods and take the path that leads to Monte delle Tre Croci, passing along the ridge. … read more

An obligatory stop, this structure allows you to access the banks of the Secchia river, therefore from the Reggio or Modenese side; interesting is the stretch that leads to the … read more

The date of construction of the fortress is not certain, it is assumed after the Carolingian age to defend the town from the Hungarian barbarians. A document dating back to … read more

Stupendous panorama deserves everything both in winter and in summer

Shortcut to reach the city of Modena. Be careful in humid periods the wooden bottom becomes slippery

Even when you ride a bit of history it never hurts

Fantastic medieval village at the foot of the Modena hill. The church is located in an elevated position and has a beautiful facade. Bright interior.

Lake Scaffaiolo is a picturesque high mountain lake, located at 1,785 meters above sea level at the foot of Monte Cupolino, between the provinces of Pistoia, Modena and Bologna. The … read more

The legend tells of the love story between the shepherd Titiro and the noble lady Odina. The two, despite the opposition of her family, manage to escape together. With the … read more

A nice gravel track that is very fun.

The cathedral of Modena, whose official name is the metropolitan cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta in Cielo and San Geminiano, is the main place of worship in the city of Modena, the mother church of the archdiocese of Modena-Nonantola.

The Ducal Palace of Sassuolo is one of the most important Baroque residences in northern Italy. Its current appearance takes shape at the behest of Duke Francesco I d'Este, who … read more

Known locality located near the town of Guiglia; the stones, sandstone rock formations, about 70 meters high, date back to about 35 million years ago, and are a destination for … read more

Nice alpine hut, conveniently located a short distance from the Apennine ridge (Path 00).

Base for excursions both towards Abetone and towards Corno alle Scale, especially by biking (bikes on rent during Summer).

The cathedral basilica of Santa Maria Assunta is the cathedral of Carpi and the cathedral of the diocese of the same name. It obtained the dignity of minor basilica in … read more

Just 7 km away, on a hillock covered with gorse, is Denzano. In ancient times it was the seat of a castle of which, unfortunately, only a square tower remains … read more

From this point you can admire a geological process that began a few millennia ago: cold clayey mud mixed with hydrocarbons rises from the subsoil, which, drying up, builds up to a few meters high volcanic-looking cones.