Places
Park·Easy·Relaxing·Hidden gem
Selva di Meana, Terni
Umbria
The Selva di Meana above Terni is an ancient coppiced oak forest managed for charcoal for the Terni steelworks since the 19th century — now a forest reserve with extraordinary old-growth structure from abandoned coppice. Peregrine on the limestone cliff above. Wild boar. The Terni steelworks valley below is an industrial archaeology landscape. Terni itself has the Cascata delle Marmore nearby. Dogs off-leash.
Duration
2 hours
Distance
5 km
Elevation
+100 m
Best season
Year-round
Highlights
- Ancient charcoal forest for the Terni steelworks — now wildlife reserve
- Old-growth coppice structure — abandoned management creating forest diversity
- Peregrine on the limestone cliff above the forest
With your dog
Forest reserve; dogs off-leash.
