Romagna Slow
Multi day hike by feet
Saint Francis Way
5 day hike from Rimini to La Verna (118 km)
Walk in the footsteps of Saint Francis in the midst of castles, monasteries, woods and abandoned hamlets all the way to nearby Tuscany. A path in the way. An experience that enriches the life of the hiker. A journey full of beautiful landscapes, rich in history, traditions, culture and legends. Each place inspires in its own way and good food and good wine will be companions.
Description
Rimini - Verucchio
Along the river Marecchia you first walk to the sanctuary of Madonna di Saiano and then through the typical landscape of Romagna, characterized by vines and olive trees, to the castle of Montebello (walking time approx. 3 hours, ascent approx. 350 m, descent approx. 100 m).
Verucchio - San Leo
The hike begins at the old Franciscan monastery of Villa Verucchio. The path leads us up hills covered with vineyards and olive trees to the old village of Verucchio, which rises majestically on the first cliffs of the Marecchia valley (walking time approx. 2.5 hours, ascent approx. 200 m, descent approx. 50 m).
San Leo - Sant'Agata Feltria
Die ganztägige Wanderung beginnt in Petrella Guidi, einer mittelalterlichen, im oberen Teil des Marecchia-Tals gelegenen Ortschaft. Der Weg führt in Richtung Gipfel des Monte Ercole und anschließend hinunter bis zur alten Ortschaft mit ihrer Festung Rocca del Fregoso und dem mittelalterlichen Palastes. Von hier hat man einen wunderschönen Ausblick, vom adriatischen Meer bis hin zu den Bergen der Toscana (Gehzeit ca. 4,5 Stunden, Aufstieg ca. 450 m, Abstieg ca. 400 m).
San Leo - Sant'Agata Feltria
The all-day hike begins in Petrella Guidi, a medieval village situated in the upper part of the Marecchia valley. The path leads towards the summit of Monte Ercole and then down to the old town with its Rocca del Fregoso fortress and medieval palace. From here you have a wonderful view, from the Adriatic Sea to the Tuscan mountains (walking time approx. 4.5 hours, ascent approx. 450 m, descent approx. 400 m).
Le Balze - La Verna
Shortly after the start of the hike, you will find the Sant'Igne monastery, situated in a clearing below the castle of San Leo. From here, you climb up, through a fresh forest, to San Leo Castle, almost like an eagle's nest on a rock that was once almost inaccessible. In the village of San Leo you will find the majestic castle, the old cathedral, the castle tower and the characteristic shops (walking time approx. 3 hours, ascent approx. 220 m, descent approx. 220 m).
Our services
- 5 nights including breakfast in hotel, farm or Bed&Breakfast
- 5 luggage trips to the respective accommodations
- 5 full day hikes with English-speaking hiking guide
- liability insurance