Places
Park·Easy·Relaxing·Hidden gem
Boschi di Carrega, Parma
Lombardy
The Boschi di Carrega near Sala Baganza south of Parma is a former Farnese ducal hunting forest — English-style park of ancient oak, sweet chestnut and holm oak planted in the 17th century around a Neoclassical villa (Casino dei Boschi) built for Maria Luigia, Duchess of Parma (Napoleon's wife, given Parma in 1814). Wild boar. Roe deer. Kingfisher on the stream. Dogs off-leash.
Duration
2 hours
Distance
6 km
Elevation
+30 m
Best season
Year-round
Highlights
- Former Farnese ducal hunting forest — casino built for Maria Luigia, Napoleon's wife
- Ancient oak, chestnut and holm oak — 17th-century ducal park
- Wild boar, roe deer and kingfisher in the park
With your dog
Forest reserve; dogs off-leash.
