Appennino Tosco-Emiliano National Park, National park between Tuscany and Emilia-Romagna, Italy
Description
Appennino Tosco-Emiliano National Park protects over 22,000 hectares across the northern Apennines between Tuscany and Emilia-Romagna. Its landscape features beech forests, mountain meadows, lakes, and waterfalls that define the character of this mountain range.
History
The park was established in 2001 to protect both the natural mountain landscapes and the traditional agricultural practices that shape them. This recognition brought official protection to an area where nature and human heritage depend on each other.
Culture
Villages within the park boundaries preserve traditional ways of making cheese and using local plants, skills that have passed down through generations. These practices shape how the landscape looks and how people live there today.
Practical
The park has marked hiking trails for different abilities, with information centers at Sassalbo, Ligonchio, and Corniglio offering maps and local advice. Wear sturdy footwear and check the weather before setting out, as mountain conditions can change quickly.
Did you know?
Mount Prado reaches 2,054 meters (6,738 feet) and stands as the highest peak in Tuscany, offering views that reach toward the Mediterranean and the Alps. On clear days, the vista from this summit stretches across multiple mountain ranges and distant lowlands.
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