Bosco di Cerreto, Sannio Molisano
Places
Park·Easy·Relaxing·Hidden gem

Bosco di Cerreto, Sannio Molisano

Molise

The Bosco di Cerreto above Cercemaggiore is the finest cerro oak (Quercus cerris) forest in southern Molise — 400 ha of old woodland managed as a community resource for centuries. Wild boar, porcupine and fox are common. Porcini and chanterelle mushrooms are excellent in September–October. The forest has ancient pollarded oaks used for centuries as leaf fodder. Almost no visitors.

Duration
2.5 hours
Distance
6 km
Elevation
+200 m
Best season
Year-round

Highlights

  • Best porcini and chanterelle mushrooms in southern Molise
  • Porcupine — northernmost population in Molise
  • Ancient pollarded oaks used for leaf fodder — centuries old

With your dog

Cerro oak forest; dogs off-leash.