Lake·Easy·Relaxing·Hidden gem

Lago del Rio Torto, Reggio Emilia

Emilia-Romagna

Lago del Rio Torto (1,140 m) near Ramiseto in the Reggiano Apennines is a small peat bog lake — sphagnum, sedge and sundew (Drosera rotundifolia) in a montane mire unusual in the Emilia Apennines. Black-throated diver has been recorded in migration. Teal winter on the lake. The surrounding conifer plantation is being restored to native forest. Dogs welcome on the short circuit.

Duration

1.5 hours

Distance

4 km

Elevation

+30 m

Best season

May – October

Highlights

Sundew (Drosera rotundifolia) in a relic montane mire — unusual in the Emilia Apennines
Black-throated diver recorded in migration
Peat bog habitat at 1,140 m in the Reggiano Apennines