Places
Park·Easy·Scenic·Hidden gem
Parco dei Gessi Bolognesi
Emilia-Romagna
The Parco Regionale dei Gessi Bolognesi sits just 10 km from central Bologna, protecting a rare landscape of gypsum (calcium sulphate) karst. White gypsum outcrops, sinkholes and cave systems alternate with ancient oak and chestnut forest. The Grotta della Spipola is one of Italy's most accessible and spectacular gypsum caves.
Duration
3 hours
Distance
8 km
Elevation
+200 m
Best season
Year-round
Highlights
- Gypsum karst 10 km from Bologna
- Grotta della Spipola cave
- Ancient oak forest
With your dog
Forest and gypsum karst; dogs on leash.
