Monte Penna (1,233 m)
Hiking Highlight
Recommended by 82 out of 85 hikers
This Highlight is in a protected area
Please check local regulations for: Parco Nazionale delle Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona e Campigna
Location: Chiusi Della Verna, Arezzo, Tuscany, Italy
Best Hikes to Monte Penna (1,233 m)
- Intermediate
4.8
(93)
376
Sanctuary of La Verna – Fra' Lupo Rock loop from Chiusi della Verna02:31
7.31km
340m
Intermediate4.9
(57)
231
Sanctuary of La Verna – Fra' Lupo Rock loop from Chiusi della Verna01:15
3.57km
150m
Expert4.6
(7)
24
Monte Calvano Summit – Sanctuary of La Verna loop from Montalone05:24
16.6km
650m
Tips
From the monastery of La Verna, the hiking trail follows a gradual climb, past the monumental fir, the highest silver fir in Italy, the Sasso di Fra Lupo, and finally reaches the highest point, Monte Penna (1283 m). An ancient pagan cult of the mountain god Pen is the reason for the name Monte Penna. From the rock balcony the view sweeps over the Upper Arno Valley and an endless panorama of forests, which are now protected by the Foreste Casentinesi National Park.
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•October 12, 2023
The climb from the monastery takes just under three-quarters of an hour. I recommend walking clockwise.
translated by•April 13, 2025
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Description
Location: Chiusi Della Verna, Arezzo, Tuscany, Italy
Best Hikes to Monte Penna (1,233 m)
- Intermediate
4.8
(93)
376
Sanctuary of La Verna – Fra' Lupo Rock loop from Chiusi della Verna02:31
7.31km
340m
Intermediate4.9
(57)
231
Sanctuary of La Verna – Fra' Lupo Rock loop from Chiusi della Verna01:15
3.57km
150m
Expert4.6
(7)
24
Monte Calvano Summit – Sanctuary of La Verna loop from Montalone05:24
16.6km
650m
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