Park·Easy·Relaxing·Hidden gem

Parco del Cornacchione, Piacenza

Emilia-Romagna

The Parco del Cornacchione near Bobbio in the Trebbia valley protects serpentinite (ultramafic rock) outcrops — the magnesium-rich soil supports a unique flora adapted to serpentine stress: pink Dianthus, Alyssum and endemic Silene species. The Trebbia river (Hemingway's favourite) is visible below. Honey buzzard in summer. Peregrine on the serpentinite crags. Dogs off-leash.

Duration

2 hours

Distance

5 km

Elevation

+100 m

Best season

April – October

Highlights

Serpentinite (ultramafic) flora — unique plants adapted to magnesium-rich stress soil
Trebbia valley (Hemingway's favourite river) visible below
Honey buzzard in summer, peregrine on the serpentinite crags