Bosco di Collemeluccio
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Park·Easy·Relaxing·Popular

Bosco di Collemeluccio

Molise

Recognised as part of Italy's UNESCO Man and Biosphere network, this small forest has escaped centuries of heavy logging that shaped most of Molise's woodland, leaving stands of old, tall beech and fir that feel notably different from the coppiced forests nearby. Deer and wild boar are commonly encountered along the quieter tracks.

Duration
2 hours
Distance
5 km
Elevation
+100 m
Best season
May – October

Highlights

  • UNESCO biosphere reserve status
  • Old-growth beech and silver fir stands
  • Frequent deer and wild boar sightings

With your dog

Well-marked forest tracks; dogs off-leash in the reserve's open sections.