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Hike·Moderate·Sporty·Popular

Monte Cimone — Vetta Nord, Sestola

Emilia-Romagna

Monte Cimone (2,165 m) is the highest peak in Emilia-Romagna and in the northern Apennines. The summit observatory has been monitoring climate for decades. The view encompasses the Po plain, the Alps (Po plain to Alps on clear days), Tuscany and the Adriatic. The Eurasian lynx has been confirmed in the Cimone area (camera trap 2021) — expanding from the Alps. Wolf is well-established.

Duration
4 hours
Distance
10 km
Elevation
+600 m
Best season
June – October

Highlights

  • Highest peak in Emilia-Romagna and northern Apennines at 2,165 m
  • Eurasian lynx confirmed 2021 — camera trap evidence
  • View: Po plain, Alps, Tuscany, Adriatic simultaneously

With your dog

Mountain trail; dogs off-leash.