Luco Mugello amid landscapes, trails and history

Luco Mugello amid landscapes and trails

Luco di Mugello brings together landscapes, trails and history. The landscape area of Luco di Mugello has been protected under a landscape protection decree dated May 18, 1966. The protected landscape is set against the backdrop of the Apennines of Casaglia.

Hiking trails with clear routes

The Sentiero 36 hiking trail begins in the square in Luco di Mugello. It passes through Grezzano and Mansalto before reaching Varco Acquabona. Another hiking trail, Sentiero 40, connects Luco di Mugello, Grezzano and Passo del Giogo via Volpinaia and the forest reserve. On Sentiero 36, you can divide the route via Grezzano and Mansalto to Varco Acquabona into individual stages. On Sentiero 40, Volpinaia and the forest reserve can serve as additional reference points on the way to Passo del Giogo.

Roads and route connections

The Mugello Cristiano route also reaches Luco di Mugello after Grezzano. The Museo Casa d’Erci can be reached via the road through Luco di Mugello and Grezzano. Those heading to the Museo Casa d’Erci can follow the road through Luco di Mugello and Grezzano.

Landscape orientation

Monte Veruca is a mountain in the surroundings of Luco Mugello; Monte Gazzaro is also a mountain in this area. Il Pratone is a mountain in the wider regional surroundings of Luco Mugello. Poggio Mezzana is a summit in the wider regional surroundings of Luco Mugello. If you include Monte Veruca or Monte Gazzaro in your plans, they are part of the surrounding area; Il Pratone and Poggio Mezzana lie in the wider regional surroundings.

Culture and architecture in the wider surroundings

Castello del Trebbio, Museo Bandini, Castello di Calenzano and Villa Guicciardini Corsi Salviati are located in the wider regional surroundings of Luco Mugello. Castello del Trebbio is a palace. Museo Bandini is a museum. Castello di Calenzano is a castle. Villa Guicciardini Corsi Salviati is a palace.

Luco Square and the Monastery of San Pietro

For more than 14 years, Fido went to the bus stop in Luco Square every day, until his death on June 8, 1958. The history of the Monastery of San Pietro in Luco began in 1086, when Blessed Rodolfo Falcucci acquired land and an oratory in Chisciano. He wanted to establish a Camaldolese nunnery there.

Historical connections

In 1527, the nuns of Luco provided shelter to a prominent Florentine painter who sought refuge there from the plague raging mainly in Florence. The year 1527 followed the beginning of the monastery’s history in 1086.

Other places

Other places: Gricignano, Sagginale, Ronta, Grezzano, Faltona

For the higher-level travel overview: Borgo San Lorenzo.