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Family-Friendly Hikes near Piacenza

We track 51 routes that match this search near Piacenza. They average 2.9 km and 80 m (262 ft) of ascent, with the longest running to 6.1 km.

That is 46 percent of the 112 routes we map near Piacenza. They are shorter than the local average, 2.9 km against 10.7 km, which is what makes this a practical shortlist for a half day. They also climb less than the area average, 80 m (262 ft) against 278 m (912 ft), so they suit a recovery day or a group with mixed fitness.

Family routes here are short, gently graded and interesting enough to keep younger legs moving. Every one is under seven kilometres with limited climbing. Most of these are on the gentler end, which makes the list a good starting point if you are new to the area.

Trails

Easy

Percorso Orchidea

Parco Fluviale Regionale del Trebbia · Emilia-Romagna

Distance
3.1 km
/ 1.9 mi
Elevation gain
68 m
Typical duration
44 min
Easy

Percorso Picchio

Parco Fluviale Regionale del Trebbia · Emilia-Romagna

Distance
1.9 km
/ 1.2 mi
Elevation gain
41 m
Typical duration
27 min
Easy

Belvedere di Monte Succo

Lombardy · Italy

Distance
0.4 km
/ 0.3 mi
Elevation gain
10 m
Typical duration
6 min
  • Mountain
  • Panoramic viewpoint
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Sentiero A4 di Monte Alpe

Lombardy · Italy

Distance
1.2 km
/ 0.7 mi
Elevation gain
180 m
Typical duration
31 min
  • Mountain
  • Alpine meadow
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Sentiero A5 di Monte Alpe

Lombardy · Italy

Distance
1.4 km
/ 0.9 mi
Elevation gain
31 m
Typical duration
20 min
  • Mountain
  • Alpine meadow
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Sentiero A6 di Monte Alpe

Lombardy · Italy

Distance
1.4 km
/ 0.9 mi
Elevation gain
30 m
Typical duration
20 min
  • Mountain
  • Alpine meadow
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Anello Tre Fontane

Lombardy · Italy

Distance
3.6 km
/ 2.2 mi
Elevation gain
205 m
Typical duration
1 hr 3 min
  • Mountain
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Anello della Pinetina

Lombardy · Italy

Distance
1.2 km
/ 0.8 mi
Elevation gain
45 m
Typical duration
20 min
  • Mountain
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Lagadello-Contile-Costello

Emilia-Romagna · Italy

Distance
0.9 km
/ 0.6 mi
Elevation gain
20 m
Typical duration
13 min
  • Mountain
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Vertikal Penice Vetta

Emilia-Romagna · Italy

Distance
4.0 km
/ 2.5 mi
Elevation gain
88 m
Typical duration
58 min
  • Mountain
  • Summit push
Easy

Anello Rocca di Varsi

Emilia-Romagna · Italy

Distance
1.6 km
/ 1.0 mi
Elevation gain
100 m
Typical duration
29 min
  • Castle and ruins
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Anello dell'Abbazia di Tolla

Emilia-Romagna · Italy

Distance
3.6 km
/ 2.3 mi
Elevation gain
80 m
Typical duration
53 min
  • Castle and ruins
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Anello Monte Barbera

Lombardy · Italy

Distance
5.0 km
/ 3.1 mi
Elevation gain
110 m
Typical duration
1 hr 13 min
  • Mountain
Easy

Da Manzo al Monte Zavo

Lombardy · Italy

Distance
3.1 km
/ 1.9 mi
Elevation gain
69 m
Typical duration
45 min
  • Mountain
Easy

Anello della Penna

Emilia-Romagna · Italy

Distance
5.2 km
/ 3.2 mi
Elevation gain
115 m
Typical duration
1 hr 16 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Anello della Sora

Lombardy · Italy

Distance
4.3 km
/ 2.7 mi
Elevation gain
94 m
Typical duration
1 hr 2 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Roggia Vedria - Tormo

Lombardy · Italy

Distance
6.1 km
/ 3.8 mi
Elevation gain
48 m
Typical duration
1 hr 20 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

San Rocco

Lombardy · Italy

Distance
4.2 km
/ 2.6 mi
Elevation gain
48 m
Typical duration
57 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Sentiero dei Briganti

Lombardy · Italy

Distance
4.0 km
/ 2.5 mi
Elevation gain
172 m
Typical duration
1 hr 5 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Sentiero del Mugnaio

Lombardy · Italy

Distance
2.9 km
/ 1.8 mi
Elevation gain
90 m
Typical duration
44 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Via Abati Variante Farini

Emilia-Romagna · Italy

Distance
6.0 km
/ 3.7 mi
Elevation gain
131 m
Typical duration
1 hr 26 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Da Castello al Monte Zavo

Lombardy · Italy

Distance
1.6 km
/ 1.0 mi
Elevation gain
35 m
Typical duration
23 min
  • Mountain
  • Castle and ruins
Easy

Anello Cà d'Agosto

Lombardy · Italy

Distance
3.7 km
/ 2.3 mi
Elevation gain
81 m
Typical duration
53 min

The shortlist, side by side

The ten highest scoring routes on this page, so you can compare effort before opening any of them.

Distance, ascent, walking time and difficulty for the top routes
RouteDistanceAscentTimeDifficultyBest season
Via Francigena - Varian FelegaraEmilia-Romagna2.5 km55 m36 minEasyOctober to May
Percorso OrchideaParco Fluviale Regionale del Trebbia3.1 km68 m44 minEasyOctober to May
Percorso PicchioParco Fluviale Regionale del Trebbia1.9 km41 m27 minEasyOctober to May
Belvedere di Monte SuccoLombardy0.4 km10 m6 minEasyOctober to May
Sentiero A4 di Monte AlpeLombardy1.2 km180 m31 minEasyOctober to May
Sentiero A5 di Monte AlpeLombardy1.4 km31 m20 minEasyOctober to May
Sentiero A6 di Monte AlpeLombardy1.4 km30 m20 minEasyOctober to May
Anello Tre FontaneLombardy3.6 km205 m1 hr 3 minEasyOctober to May
Anello della PinetinaLombardy1.2 km45 m20 minEasyOctober to May
Lagadello-Contile-CostelloEmilia-Romagna0.9 km20 m13 minEasyOctober to May

If you only have time for one, start with Via Francigena - Varian Felegara, Percorso Picchio, Percorso Orchidea. Those are the routes people come back to. Every route on this page links through to a full guide with the map, elevation profile, seasonal advice and what to bring.

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