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Acquerino Biogenetic Nature Reserve

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Acquerino Biogenetic Nature Reserve

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Please check local regulations for: Riserva naturale Acquerino

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    1. Cascina di Spedaletto – Acquerino Refuge loop from Pistoia

    51.7km

    03:59

    1,170m

    1,170m

    Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    July 24, 2024

    The Acquerino Reserve is located in the heart of the Tuscan-Emilian Apennines between 880 and 1318 meters above sea level.

    The flora and fauna are truly rich and varied. Here the vehicular traffic is quite low, especially in the low season.
    In the hottest months of the year, here, you can find refreshment even on the hottest days.

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      March 21, 2024

      The Reserve is located in the northern Apennines, in the upper basin of the Limentra stream, in the municipality of Sambuca Pistoiese. It is accessed from the provincial Pistoia Riola road. The territory is mountainous and sparsely populated, covered almost continuously by woods. Artificial reforestation of conifers is particularly represented, among which those of Douglas fir stand out, also and above all for their majesty (with plants of an average height of 35/40 m). There are centuries-old specimens of broad-leaved trees around the building housing the former forestry barracks. There are numerous minor tree species such as the mountain maple, the cherry tree, the mountain ash, the willow tree. At lower altitudes we find mixed coppices of turkey oak, hazel, ash, maple and ash. The forest cover is pleasantly interrupted by extensive meadows of high ecological value. In 1975 and following years, following the law on regional decentralization, almost the entire forest area was transferred from the State to the Tuscany Region, for a total area of 4,547 ha. To the State, based on art. 83 of the Presidential Decree 616/77, an area of 242.54 hectares remained in the Municipality of Sambuca Pistoiese, which with Ministerial Decree on 07/13/1977 it was classified as a Biogenetic Nature Reserve for the production of Pseudotsuga menziesii seed, which had been planted in this area since 1928 with excellent results.
      To find out more, see the Forest Carabinieri website: rgpbio.it/riserva/acquerino

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