Places
Park·Easy·Relaxing·Hidden gem
Bosco di Cerreta, Basilicata
Basilicata
The Bosco di Cerreta near Laurenzana in the Lucanian Apennines is an ancient Turkey oak (Quercus cerris) forest with trees over 300 years old — one of the finest primeval deciduous forests remaining in southern Italy. Wolf confirmed. Goshawk breeds in the canopy. Wild boar rooting under every tree. Porcini mushrooms in October. The forest floor has wild peony in May. Dogs off-leash.
Duration
2.5 hours
Distance
7 km
Elevation
+200 m
Best season
Year-round
Highlights
- Turkey oak trees over 300 years old
- Wolf confirmed — goshawk breeding in the canopy
- Wild peony in May — porcini in October
With your dog
Ancient forest; dogs off-leash.
