Places
Hike·Easy·Relaxing·Hidden gem
Abbazia di Sassovivo, Foligno
Umbria
The Abbazia di Sassovivo (12th century) clings to a forested hillside above Foligno — its Romanesque cloister (1229) has 58 pairs of twisted columns. The forest above the abbey is old-growth holm oak — a rare inland occurrence of this usually coastal species. Goshawk and sparrowhawk nest in the forest. The walk from Foligno through the forest is exceptionally atmospheric.
Duration
2.5 hours
Distance
6 km
Elevation
+250 m
Best season
Year-round
Highlights
- 1229 Romanesque cloister with 58 pairs twisted columns
- Old-growth holm oak forest — rare inland occurrence
- Goshawk and sparrowhawk nesting in the forest
With your dog
Forest path; dogs welcome.
