Pianello walking itinerary

The itinerary leads to the suggestive Castle of Monte Poggiolo, an ancient bastion erected in a strategic position and for this reason contended over the centuries by the various lords of Forlì, Castrocaro and Faenza.

Today, only what remains of the outer structure of the fortress can be admired, weathered by time, while the surrounding landscape retains its beauty intact.

The recommended departure point is from Piazza d’Armi in Terra del Sole: head towards Forlì and, as soon as you exit the walls of the Medicean citadel, turn left into Via Cesare Battisti. Follow this street until you meet Via Pianello, on the left, which ascends the hill. The The road continues through poultry farms, after which it becomes a gravel road until the junction for the Pennita.

Here, follow the unpaved road on the left, that continues to climb, until you reach the ridge road Converselle – Monte Poggiolo, then turn right towards Monte Poggiolo, where the Castle is. From here, descend along the tarmac road towards the valley floor. Before reaching the plain, on the right, you will come across an old rural house, not far from the road you are following, which is called the Devil’s Palace.

At the fork, at the end of the descent, turn right onto Via Mercatina and then follow Via Cesare Battisti until you reach the main road near Terra del Sole.

Route: Terra del Sole – Pianello – Monte Poggiolo – Ciola – Mercatina – Terra del Sole.
Departure: Piazza d’Armi of Terra del Sole
Route: ring-shaped
Travelling time: 2 hours
Height difference in ascent: 150 m
Length: 5.5 km
Prevailing environment: coast
Varied type: tarmac, unpaved, tarmac