Foresta del Pigge, Sellano
Places
Park·Easy·Relaxing·Hidden gem

Foresta del Pigge, Sellano

Umbria

The Foresta del Pigge near Sellano in the Valnerina is one of the very few surviving tracts of primary silver fir and beech forest in central Italy — never cleared, never planted, never actively managed for timber. Some firs exceed 400 years in age and 40 m in height. Wolf, wildcat and Apennine golden eagle are all present. The silence in this forest is extraordinary.

Duration
2.5 hours
Distance
6 km
Elevation
+200 m
Best season
May – October

Highlights

  • 400-year-old silver fir and beech primary forest
  • Wolf, wildcat and Apennine golden eagle present
  • Never cleared or managed — one of Italy's last primary forests

With your dog

Ancient forest paths; dogs off-leash.