Walking with Fido in the Casentino Forests

First stage - The ring of Monte Tiravento

The starting point for the first stage is at the Photographic Archives of Premilcuore, in Via Roma no. 4.

From here we take path no. 325, which branches off after about half a kilometre, a fascinating forest path among downy oaks, pines and turkey oaks, which branches off after about half a kilometre. From here we turn right to make the loop.

Proceed as far as the next fork between paths nos. 313 and 315: continue walking on path no. 315 to reach the asphalt road.

** for the more daring and experienced, at the first fork you come to, take the left fork to reach Monte Tiravento, where you can walk along the crest of the mountain to suggestive places and breathtaking views. A lunar landscape in which to venture with our inseparable friend among ancient villages and unspoilt nature. A path of rare beauty that ends where it started, in the charming town of Premilcuore.

Length: 10.8 km (loop + Tiravento + ridge)

Difference in altitude: 600 m (loop + Tiravento + ridge)

Time: about 5 hours, including a stop for a packed lunch.

Second stage - Premilcuore riverfront, Cascata della Sega and Grotta Urlante

On the second day we can explore the Premilcuore riverfront.

From the car park in Via Sandro Pertini, next to the festival area, cross the bridge and take Via Canova to your right: from here, following the wooden arrow-shaped markers bearing the inscription "Percorso fluviale / Antica strada Fiorentina" (River route / Ancient Florentine road) we can reach the most characteristic areas of the Rabbi river: the Lastronata with the Gorga del Mulinaccio, the Cascata della Sega waterfall and the Grotta Urlante.

In the waters of the Cascata della Sega waterfall we can enjoy a refreshing dip... even our dog will appreciate it!

From the Grotta Urlante you can continue walking for about 3 km to the junction with path no. 339, from where you can reach Bivacco del Gorgolaio - an excellent place to stop, rest and refresh yourself.

At one time the Gorgolaio was a hut for woodcutters, today it is a house with a fresh water fountain and two fireplaces for cooking, which has a nice picnic area outside equipped with several tables and a stone barbecue.

Length: 4.5 km

Height difference: about 100 metres

Time: about 2 hours (considering stopovers for taking photographs).

Third stage - Fiumicello and the Nature Trail

For those who wish to continue to venture out into nature, the area offers other opportunities for walking, such as the Sentiero Natura (Nature Trail): a loop trail, easy to walk along, with little difference in altitude and suitable even for children who are slightly trained in walking.

The Sentiero Natura (Nature Trail) starts from the Fiumicello Tourist Residence Restaurant car park, in via Fiumicello 1, close to the homonymous locality, located 6 km from Premilcuore along SS 9 ter.

This is an educational trail that, along the way, features special information panels telling how man lived in these areas before the mountains were depopulated.

Just 300 metres from the start of the trail is the old Mengozzi Mill, which remained in activity until the 1960s; still working today, it is activated for demonstration purposes on holidays and during events.

Length: 2 km

Height difference: 110 m

Duration: 2 hours (including stops).

Walking with Fido in the Casentino Forests

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