Moderate
Parco Nazionale dell'Appennino Tosco-Emiliano · Emilia-Romagna
- Distance
- 5.5 km / 3.4 mi
- Elevation gain
- 446 m
- Typical duration
- 1 hr 49 min
- Pilgrimage route
- Waymarked route
Grande Escursione Appenninica - Tappa 21
ModerateParco Nazionale dell'Appennino Tosco-Emiliano · Emilia-Romagna · Italy
- Distance
- 8.8 km (5.5 mi)
- Elevation gain
- 195 m (640 ft)
- Typical time
- 2 hr 8 min
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Route type
- Point to point
- Highest point
- Not recorded
About Grande Escursione Appenninica - Tappa 21
Grande Escursione Appenninica - Tappa 21 is a 8.8 km hiking route in Parco Nazionale dell'Appennino Tosco-Emiliano. It climbs roughly 195 m (640 ft) along the way. Most people take around 2 hr 8 min at a comfortable pace, plus stops. Expect a steady effort with a few sustained climbs, well within reach if you walk regularly.
There is no one famous view here. The appeal is the sustained quality of the walking and the fact that you are unlikely to share it with a crowd.
It runs point to point, so arrange transport at the far end or plan a return leg before you set off. The route is waymarked and marked on the ground with its own symbol, so navigation is straightforward in good visibility.
Plan this one outside the summer months: cooler air makes the exposed sections far more pleasant. The nearest town of any size is Carrara, about 29.0 km away, which is where most people base themselves.
In short, Grande Escursione Appenninica - Tappa 21 suits regular walkers who want a full day without technical ground. Dog access is not formally recorded here, so check locally before bringing one.
Route map
Moderate8.8 km195 m
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The route in detail
The route is normally walked in the direction described below. The gradient is spread evenly, so there is no single section that dictates your pace. Because the finish is away from the start, check return transport before committing to the second half.
Highlights
- Inside Parco Nazionale dell'Appennino Tosco-Emiliano
- Waymarked route
- Waymarked and signposted
Know before you go
- Best season
- October to May
- Waymarked
- Yes, signed on the ground
- Surface
- Mixed natural surface
- Dogs
- Not recorded, check locally
- Wheelchair access
- Not accessible
- Entrance fee
- No fee recorded
- Camping
- Follow park rules
- Drinking water
- Carry your own
- Toilets
- Not recorded
- Mobile coverage
- Generally usable
- Parking
- Park at the trailhead, arrive early in high season
- Emergency
- 112 in Europe, 911 in North America
How this trail scores
Computed from distance, ascent, terrain features, surface and access data.
- Scenery
- 50/100
- Adventure
- 21/100
- Difficulty
- 26/100
- Accessibility
- 67/100
- Family
- 37/100
- Dogs
- 62/100
Terrain features, relief and photographic interest
Distance, ascent and how wild the ground is
Effort index from distance and climbing
Surface, gradient and ease of reaching it
Suitability for children who already walk
Access rules, terrain and water along the way
Tips from the trail
- Early morning and late afternoon give the best light and the quietest paths.
- Aim for october to may for the most reliable conditions.
- Leave nothing behind, including fruit peel, and stay on the marked line to protect the ground either side.
Warnings
- Conditions change with the weather. Check a local forecast on the morning of your walk.
Safety
Emergency services in Italy are reached on 112. Tell someone your route and expected finish time before you set off, particularly if you are walking alone. Mobile coverage is generally usable along this route, but do not rely on it as your only plan. If the weather deteriorates, descending the way you came is almost always the safer option.
What to bring
- Comfortable, broken-in hiking shoes or boots
- Weatherproof jacket
- At least 1.5 litres of water
- Small first aid kit including blister plasters
Photography
Overcast light suits this route better than harsh midday sun, especially under tree cover. Take the shot on the way out. Conditions rarely improve by the time you come back past. A wide lens captures the scale, but a short telephoto is what turns a good view into a photograph.
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