Walking itinerary Ridges-Converselle-Monte Poggiolo

This itinerary allows you to admire several sites of historical interest along the way and, once you reach the Castle of Monte Poggiolo, to enjoy an absolutely unique and stunning panorama. From the entrance of the thermal baths in Viale Marconi you reach Piazza Mazzini, then follow Via delle Sorgenti to the small bridge near the Old Brickworks. At the crossroads, beyond the small bridge, turn left into Via Rio Cozzi and continue along this asphalt road (which later becomes Via Converselle), which runs along the Rio del Piano as far as the Casacce crossroads, indicated by a special sign. At the Casacce crossroads, continue along the asphalt road to the right, which climbs the Converselle coast in a winding pattern, as far as the top of the hill, where the Converselle church stands, recognisable by its small bell gable. Around the building a large meadow allows a comfortable rest. From the church of Converselle, retrace your steps for about 100 meters and then take the gravel road that leads to Monte Poggiolo, following the signs on the route; further on, the road becomes unpaved. We continue along the road from the ridge with ups and downs among cultivated fields, orchards and vineyards, with wide views opening onto the Forlì plain, until we reach the Castle of Monte Poggiolo.

Admiring the view from this privileged spot, we descend along the asphalt road towards the valley floor. Before reaching the plain, on the right, not far from the road you are travelling, you will come across an old rural house, called the Devil’s Palace (where Garibaldi found refuge pursued by the Austrians after the fall of the Roman Republic). At the junction, at the end of the descent, turn right into Via Mercatina and then follow Via Cesare Battisti until reach the main road near the walls of Terra del Sole.

After crossing the Medicean town, we follow Viale Marconi to return to the entrance of the thermal baths.

Route: Castrocaro Terme – Converselle – Golfara – Verna – Monte Poggiolo – Ciola – Mercatina – Terra del Sole – Castrocaro Terme.
Departure: Entrance of the Terme Route: ring-shaped
Height difference in ascent: 250 m
Length: 15 km
Prevailing environment: Ridge
Type of road: tarmac, dirt road, tarmac.