Lizzano in Belvedere: Apennines, Waterfalls and Culture
Accommodation in Lizzano In Belvedere
For a trip to Lizzano in Belvedere, nature and culture offer two distinct focal points. At 1,945 metres, Corno alle Scale is the highest peak in the Bolognese Apennines. In the Corno alle Scale Regional Park, deciduous forests, especially beech forests, cover a large part of the area. Nature and culture thus provide two independent focal points for your trip.
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Nature and Hiking
From the summit of Monte Belvedere, you can enjoy a panorama of both the Tuscan-Emilian and the Modena-Bolognese ridge. The Cascate del Dardagna consist of seven waterfalls. The first section to the first Cascata del Dardagna is suitable for everyone and can be traversed with snowshoes in winter. The circular route L'anello del Corno alle Scale offers one variant for all hikers and another for experienced hikers. The two variants cater to different levels of hiking experience.
Winter at Corno alle Scale
At the Comprensorio sciistico del Corno alle Scale ski resort, you can ski on the Apennines' longest ski slope, measuring 2,600 metres.
Culture and Regional History
The Casa e Museo etnografico Giovanni Carpani was opened in 1980 in Poggiolforato di Lizzano in Belvedere. It is divided into six thematic sections spread across three rooms. The adjacent building, Le Catinelle, houses a reconstructed typical mountain dwelling with its original furnishings. The name Casa delle Catinelle derives from a medieval artificial channel in which small chains were used to transport wood.
The Museo del quarzo displays a selection of typical rocks and minerals from the local area. It is located in the Il Martignano civic centre in Lizzano in Belvedere. The present-day church of the Pieve di San Mamante has three naves.
The Santuario di Madonna dell'Acero was built in 1535 at 1,200 metres above sea level. The parish church of Rocca Corneta is dedicated to San Martino di Tours and was built before the 16th century. The ancient tower behind the church of Rocca Corneta dates from 1300 and was converted from a former watchtower into a bell tower.
The earliest written records of the Pieve di San Mamante date back to the time of the Lombards. Delùbro is very likely considered the oldest monument in the Province of Bologna. The Centro Documentale in Pianaccio, dedicated to Enzo Biagi, is also frequently used for exhibitions and events in summer.
Getting There and Trip Planning
The Corno alle Scale area is connected to Porretta Terme railway station by a scheduled bus service. When choosing a hotel or other accommodation, you can incorporate this connection into your trip planning.
Further destinations: Roncobilaccio, Suviana, Baragazza, Vergato, Sassoleone, Baricella, Castel San Pietro Terme, Altedo
To the overarching travel overview: Bologna.
