Parco del Gigante, Appennino Reggiano
Places
Cave·Easy·Scenic·Hidden gem

Parco del Gigante, Appennino Reggiano

Emilia-Romagna

The Grotta del Farneto in the Parco Nazionale dell'Appennino Tosco-Emiliano above Villa Minozzo is the most accessible cave in the northern Apennines — guided tours through 800 m of passages with 50 m stalactite and stalagmite formations. The surrounding beech forest is excellent for wildlife. The park has golden eagle and wolf. Dogs welcome outside; not inside the cave.

Duration
2 hours
Distance
4 km
Elevation
+200 m
Best season
Year-round

Highlights

  • Largest show cave in the northern Apennines
  • 50 m stalactite formations
  • Golden eagle and wolf in the surrounding park

With your dog

Cave show; no dogs inside.