Monte Beni

Monte Beni is a summit in the northern Apennines that rises to 1,264 meters and displays steep slopes clothed in beech forests with rocky outcrops. The plateau area known as Buca delle Fate contains remnants of a fortress once built by the Ubaldini family.

A fortress built by the Ubaldini family once stood on the plateau to control medieval trade routes connecting the Mugello and Monghidoro valleys. This strategic location made it a key point for managing movement and commerce in the Apennine region.

The mountain serves as a natural divide between Tuscany and Emilia-Romagna, making it a geographical reference point that people in both regions recognize and use for orientation. Visitors walking across the plateau experience this sense of standing between two distinct territories.

The main hiking route starts from the village of Covigliaio and follows a marked trail that traces an old mule track, passing through changing vegetation zones as you climb. Visitors should expect varying conditions as altitude and landscape change along the way.

On clear winter days, the peak offers views of both the Adriatic Sea to the northeast and the Alps to the north, creating a rare perspective spanning two distinct mountain regions. This exceptional visibility happens only under specific weather conditions and makes the summit a memorable vantage point.

Elevation above the sea: 1,264.1 m

GPS coordinates: 44.15162,11.31734

Latest update: December 14, 2025 20:04