Parco regionale dei Sassi di Roccamalatina

The park extends over 2,300 hectares of hills in Medio Appennino Modenese, featuring sandstone spires that rise 70 meters above the surrounding landscape.

The park gained protected status in 1988 under regional law LR 11, establishing conservation measures for its geological formations and diverse ecosystems.

Medieval villages scattered throughout the park contain architectural elements from the year 1000, including the Church of San Giovanni Battista with Byzantine influences.

Three marked trails wind through the territory, connecting visitor centers and providing access to viewpoints of the Panaro valley and geological formations.

The area contains 760 plant species from 88 families, representing 31 percent of regional flora, alongside 64 wildlife species in 18 distinct habitat types.

Location: Province of Modena

Inception: April 2, 1988

Operator: Ente di gestione per i Parchi e la Biodiversità - Emilia centrale

Website: http://parchiemiliacentrale.it/parco.sassi.roccamalatina

GPS coordinates: 44.38080,10.95030

Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:36