ヴェルガトの天然記念物・トップ20

Timeless suggestive place

Particular "gruyere" caves

Inside, you can admire stalactites, stalagmites and other limestone formations, as well as fossils of extinct animals. Furthermore, the Soprasasso Caves are an important habitat for several species of bats, some of which are in danger of extinction.

The Soprasasso Caves, in the Bolognese Apennines, are located in the municipality of Vergato. To reach them, you can follow a beautiful path accessible to everyone, which will allow you to admire the surrounding valleys and enjoy the view of Corno alle Scale up to Cimone. Inside, you can admire stalactites, stalagmites and other limestone formations, as well as fossils of extinct animals. Furthermore, the Soprasasso Caves are an important habitat for several species of bats, some of which are in danger of extinction.

..."From the top of the Sasso you can enjoy a wide panorama that embraces the vast expanse of the Po Valley to the north and to the south, in a closer glimpse, the Montecorone valley."... ..."The herbaceous undergrowth layer of the mesophyte formations is home to numerous species belonging to the list of protected regional flora; there are numerous species of orchids and liliaceae."... Cit: https://www.parchiemiliacentrale.it/parco.sassi.roccamalatina/punti-interest-natura-dettaglio.php?id=184

Weather events such as rain and wind turned into artists, having fun shaping the sandstone rock, creating coves and sculpting the rock into strange and perfect designs.

From the road, take the dirt road that takes you to the visitor center. For centuries these stones have been used as a military defensive point. First came the Byzantines then the Malatigni family in medieval times. There are paths both on foot and by MTB to see the stones from different angles.

Not to be done when it's too hot. But very nice ride.