Places
Park·Easy·Relaxing·Hidden gem
Foresta di Sasso Fratino, Santerno
Tuscany
The Riserva Naturale Integrale di Sasso Fratino on the Tuscan-Romagna Apennine near Bibbiena is the oldest strict nature reserve in Italy (1959) — no human intervention since declaration. The beech and silver fir trees are 300–600 years old. UNESCO Natural Heritage since 2017. Wolf, wild cat and Apennine red deer are present. The surrounding Foreste Casentinesi National Park provides access trails.
Duration
2.5 hours
Distance
6 km
Elevation
+200 m
Best season
May – October
Highlights
- Oldest strict nature reserve in Italy — since 1959, no intervention
- UNESCO Natural Heritage 2017 — beech 300–600 years old
- Wolf, wild cat and Apennine red deer all present
With your dog
Forest reserve; dogs off-leash.
