Parco regionale della Vena del Gesso Romagnola

The park encompasses a 25-kilometer-long gypsum ridge that forms a distinct gray-silvery formation spanning from Sillaro Valley to Lamone Valley.

Established in 2005, the park preserves geological formations and archaeological sites that document human presence since prehistoric times in the Emilia-Romagna region.

The park maintains connections with local producers, including farms that cultivate the traditional Romagna Shallot, reflecting regional agricultural practices.

Multiple visitor centers provide educational resources, maps, and guidance for exploring the network of hiking trails, mountain bike paths, and Nordic walking routes.

The protected area contains Italy's most extensive gypsum karst system, featuring numerous caves, dolines, and steephead valleys formed through rock dissolution.

Location: Metropolitan City of Bologna

Location: Province of Ravenna

Inception: 2005

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

Website: http://parchiromagna.it/parco.vena.gesso.romagnola/iti.php

GPS coordinates: 44.25600,11.65460

Latest update: March 31, 2025 16:56