Places
Park·Easy·Relaxing·Hidden gem
Bosco Magnano, Pollino
Basilicata
The Bosco Magnano near Rotondella in the Pollino foothills is an ancient sessile oak forest recognized as one of the most biodiverse forest patches in the western Mediterranean — over 1,400 plant species in the immediate surroundings. Wolf crosses the forest. Goshawk and honey buzzard breed. The forest floor has wild garlic in spring and spectacular fungi in autumn. Dogs off-leash.
Duration
2 hours
Distance
5 km
Elevation
+100 m
Best season
Year-round
Highlights
- Over 1,400 plant species — most biodiverse in western Mediterranean
- Goshawk and honey buzzard breeding
- Wild garlic in spring, spectacular fungi in autumn
With your dog
Forest park; dogs off-leash.
