Via Romea Germanica — Arezzo Stage
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Via Romea Germanica — Arezzo Stage

Emilia-Romagna

The Via Romea Germanica is the medieval road used by pilgrims and merchants crossing the Alps into Italy from Germany. The section from Bologna south over the Apennines to Arezzo passes through medieval fortified villages, Romanesque churches and mountain passes with views of both the Po plain and Tuscany. A forgotten pilgrim road being rediscovered.

Duration
3 days
Distance
80 km
Elevation
+2000 m
Best season
April – June, September – October

Highlights

  • Medieval fortified Apennine villages
  • Romanesque churches
  • Crossing from Po plain to Tuscany

With your dog

Countryside and Apennine paths; most farmhouse accommodation welcomes dogs.