The Pietra di Bismantova is a characteristic mountain of the Reggio Apennines, 1041 meters high. Located in the municipality of Castelnovo ne 'Monti, a town that rises on its slopes, in the province of Reggio Emilia, it looks like a narrow plateau with steep walls, which stands isolated among the Apennine mountains.
Stop here for a photo and a stop before the descent into the woods ..

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Michele Pelacci

February 14, 2022

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The most characteristic and peculiar relief of the whole Tuscan-Emilian Apennines owes its name to the Etruscan "man" (stone) and "tae" (altar, due to its flat shape)

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Brigitte

June 2, 2025

Cycling

Parking lot is easy to reach and from there you have a great view of the rock formation. We also saw all kinds of climbers on the rock. There are also some possibilities to have a drink.

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1. Through the Valle del Secchia and the Pietra di Bismantova – loop from Ligonchio

61.8km

03:38

1,550m

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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2. Around the Pietra di Bismantova — ring tour

43.1km

02:25

880m

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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3. From Castelnuovo Garfagnana to Pietra di Bismantova through the Riserva del Monte Cusna – loop tour

152km

09:13

4,010m

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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Elevation 860 m

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Sunday 15 February

12°C

3°C

33 %

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Max wind speed: 12.0 km/h

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Location: Castelnovo Ne' Monti, Reggio nell'Emilia, Emilia-Romagna, Italy

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1. Through the Valle del Secchia and the Pietra di Bismantova – loop from Ligonchio

2. Around the Pietra di Bismantova — ring tour

3. From Castelnuovo Garfagnana to Pietra di Bismantova through the Riserva del Monte Cusna – loop tour

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