Places
Park·Easy·Relaxing·Hidden gem
Foresta Umbra — Querce Monumentali
Puglia
The inner core of Foresta Umbra on the Gargano is one of the few examples of old-growth broadleaf forest in southern Italy — Turkey oaks and beeches with girths exceeding 4 m, some over 500 years old. The forest holds roe deer, fallow deer and a small population of Ural owl at the southern limit of its range. The trails in the forest interior beyond the car parks see very few visitors.
Duration
2.5 hours
Distance
6 km
Elevation
+200 m
Best season
April – October
Highlights
- Turkey oaks with 4 m girth — some over 500 years
- Ural owl at southernmost point of European range
- Old-growth interior beyond Foresta Umbra car parks
With your dog
Forest trails; dogs welcome off-leash.
