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The Giants of Italy – Douglas Fir Giants of Vallombrosa

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The Giants of Italy – Douglas Fir Giants of Vallombrosa

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The Giants of Italy – Douglas Fir Giants of Vallombrosa

Name: The Giants of Italy – Douglas Fir Giants of Vallombrosa
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Location: Reggello, Florence, Tuscany, Italy

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1. Metato – Vallombrosa Abbey loop from Vallombrosa

9.07km

02:42

270m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Metato – Fontana del Lago loop from Vallombrosa

3.84km

01:10

130m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Fontana del Lago – Metato loop from Tosi

3.08km

00:58

120m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Davide

July 13, 2023

The tallest trees in Italy are found in the Vallombrosa Biogenetic Nature Reserve. The giant specimens were scaled and measured by SuPerAlberi, a team of expert and passionate agronomists, arborists, photographers, tree-climbers as well as experts in environmental education and communication who have been working for almost 30 years in Italy, Europe and the world to study, protect and care for monumental trees.

The method used is the one universally recognized as scientifically more rigorous, i.e. direct measurement, by climbing the plant, the so-called direct tape drop. In Mandria the "king" and "queen" of Vallombrosa were elected with heights of 62.45 and 59.83 meters respectively and circumferences of 3.31 and 3.44 meters (indicative age: 105 years).

(Source: carabinieri.it/media---comunicazione/natura/la-rivista/home/tetiche/ambiente/i-giganti-di-vallombrosa )

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Andrea ☘️🐻

August 15, 2024

Beautiful trees imported from the United States, they are called the Giants of Italy as they are the tallest in Italy

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Location: Reggello, Florence, Tuscany, Italy

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The Giants of Italy – Douglas Fir Giants of Vallombrosa

1. Metato – Vallombrosa Abbey loop from Vallombrosa

2. Metato – Fontana del Lago loop from Vallombrosa

3. Fontana del Lago – Metato loop from Tosi

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