Places
Hike·Moderate·Scenic·Hidden gem
Monte Acuto, Gualdo Tadino
Umbria
Monte Acuto (1,266 m) above Gualdo Tadino marks the Umbria-Marche watershed ridge. Wolf packs denning in the beech forest above 900 m are regularly tracked. The beech forest on the eastern slope is old enough for black woodpecker. On exceptionally clear autumn days the Adriatic Sea is visible from the summit. The approach through the village of Fossato di Vico passes a Roman aqueduct.
Duration
4 hours
Distance
10 km
Elevation
+600 m
Best season
April – October
Highlights
- Wolf packs denning in old beech forest — regularly tracked
- Black woodpecker in old beech above 900 m
- Adriatic visible from summit on exceptional autumn days
With your dog
Apennine trail; dogs off-leash.
