Places
Park·Easy·Relaxing·Hidden gem
Parco Regionale dello Stirone e Piacenziano, Salsomaggiore
Emilia-Romagna
The Stirone river has cut through soft Pliocene clay here, exposing layers rich in fossil shells that give the reserve its scientific name. Flat paths follow the riverbank through poplar and willow, popular with local walkers well beyond the fossil-hunters who come for the exposed cliffs.
Duration
1–2 hours
Distance
5 km
Elevation
+30 m
Best season
Year-round
Parking · Free
Free parking at the park entrance near Salsomaggiore.
Water
The river itself; not for drinking.
Highlights
- Fossil-rich Pliocene riverbank cliffs
- Flat poplar and willow riverside paths
- Quiet alternative to nearby Salsomaggiore spa town
With your dog
Leashed dogs welcome throughout the park's riverside trails.
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