Discover Pian del Voglio: Local History and Hiking

Pian del Voglio: Town Center, History and Trails

Pian del Voglio reveals its character particularly through its historic town center and the buildings that evoke different periods of history. At the heart of Pian del Voglio stands Palazzo Ranuzzi de Bianchi, an elegant building dating from the late 14th century. It was recently restored and returned to its former splendor. The historic town center preserves numerous traces of its ancient origins. If you want to combine local history and architecture, you will encounter these themes here in tangible buildings rather than only in abstract narratives.

Historic Buildings and Ecclesiastical Heritage

The parish church of San Giovanni Battista in Pian del Voglio has origins that probably date back to between the 9th and 10th centuries. It also preserves remarkable paintings. Behind the church stands the palace of the Counts de’ Bianchi, who ruled there as feudal lords from 1534 to 1797. Near Pian del Voglio lies La Torre, a well-preserved 15th-century feudal palace. In its church and palaces, Pian del Voglio bears several clearly distinguishable historical layers.

Casa “Maestà” has a door lintel dated 1493 bearing the inscription “COMES GASPAR BLANCUS”. Ca' dei Morelli is a mountain manor house from the late 17th century. The Oratorio della Beata Vergine del Carmine is a noteworthy example of cultural heritage in Pian del Voglio. Together, these buildings broaden the perspective beyond churches and aristocratic palaces to include different forms of historic architecture.

A Washhouse on the Rio Lagaccio

On the Rio Lagaccio, the washhouse locally known as “2 Pozzi” is located a few meters from the center of Pian del Voglio. The restored historic washhouse preserves an element of the historical and cultural memory of the traditional landscape. With its location on the Rio Lagaccio, it represents a different aspect from churches and palaces: the historical and cultural memory of the traditional landscape.

Hiking and Cycling

The Madonna dei Fornelli–Passo della Futa hiking route is 17.25 km long and has 783 meters of elevation gain and 753 meters of descent. On the Madonna dei Fornelli–Passo della Futa–Monte di Fò hiking route, the trail reaches a paved road that leads from Pian del Voglio to Passo della Futa and SS 65. Those who choose hiking as their main focus will find a clearly defined distance on this route, with distinct ascent and descent profiles.

Cycling also provides a specific connection: the cycling circuit from Zocca to Pian del Voglio reaches Pian del Voglio after 146 kilometers. The considerably longer distance places Pian del Voglio within an extensive circuit route.

Other Places for Trip Planning

Gaggio Montano, Fiumetto, Fontana, Malalbergo, Monte San Pietro, Valsamoggia, Loiano and Castel Del Rio

For the overarching travel overview: Bologna.