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Hiking : Monte Santa Barbara

Italy Emilia-Romagna Bologna

This hiking route will take you to Monte Santa Barbara, offering stunning views and interesting historical points along the way.

Starting at the trailhead, you'll pass by a parking area, where you can leave your vehicle before beginning your journey. As you make your way along the trail, about 2.75 kilometers in, you'll come across the Oratorio di Santa Barbara, a historic ruins site with a rich past. This spot is perfect for a quick break to explore and learn about its history.

Continuing on, at around 2.94 kilometers from the start, you'll encounter the Cima Monte Santa Barbara, a wayside cross that marks an important point on the trail. Not far from there, at approximately 2.58 kilometers in, you'll reach a viewpoint offering panoramic views of the surrounding area, providing a picturesque spot to stop and take in the scenery.

Further along the route, you'll come across a cave entrance at 2.84 kilometers from the start, and as you near the peak at 2.94 kilometers, you'll find another cave entrance and a rock formation. Finally, at the peak of Monte Santa Barbara, you'll be rewarded with breathtaking views of the region.

With a distance of 5.879 kilometers and an elevation gain of 267 meters, this moderate difficulty hike will take approximately 2 hours to complete. Make sure to bring plenty of water, wear sturdy hiking shoes, and check the weather forecast before embarking on this adventure. Enjoy the beauty of Monte Santa Barbara and the unique points of interest along the trail!