A walk along the ridge to admire the Staffora and Tidone valleys. The Romagna ring, a route of about 30 kilometres, is an immersion in woods and beech woods. It starts at an altitude of 542 metres and climbs to 1290 metres along a route that is anything but boring, with views of the Monte Alpe nature reserve, the slopes of Monte Penice and Pian del Poggio.
Trails for all
Twelve trails converge on the Loop Trail, which starts and finishes in the centre of the village, all starting from the main town and all with varying degrees of difficulty. In short, the loop is within everyone's reach. All you have to do is choose the route that suits you best. https://www.prolocoromagnese.com/sentieri
Along the way
Along the way, hikers have the opportunity to pass through forests, hills and countryside, enjoying breathtaking views. There are signposts along the trails to guide tourists along the way.
Trail 12
Very pleasant in the summer season is path 12. The route, which is suitable for everyone and well signposted, starts at the Romagnese sports ground and goes up along the Rivarolo stream to Casa Rocchi, crossing the Rivarolo waterfalls. An excursion not to be missed, especially when the stream is full of water.
Expert-proof
The Romagna Ring, marked in blue, runs along a ridge for about 30 km, covering a large part of the municipality. It is recommended for experienced hikers. Along the way you can see the Gallo Fountain and the woods of the Monte Alpe Reserve. It reaches the slopes of Monte Penice, continues along the Pozzallo pastures towards Giardino Alpino, continues towards the coast of Lazzarello and Pian del Poggio, then descends towards the Tidone stream and climbs again towards Premure, then Casa Colombini, Crotta and Casa Rocchi.
The black stones of Romagnese
Large dark boulders of volcanic origin, known as 'sassi neri', are scattered in the area surrounding Romagnese. They are mainly composed of basalt and their presence in the area can be attributed to volcanic activity that occurred in remote geological times. According to one legend, the black stones are said to be stones thrown by the devil at the Irish monk St Columba to prevent him from arriving in Bobbio to found the monastery that was later built in the 7th century.
Big bench in Romagnese
the giant bench in Romagnese, red in colour, is number 170 on the Big Bench circuit https://bigbenchcommunityproject.org/ It is located near the hamlet of Grazzi Superiore, along the road that leads to the Pietra Corva Alpine Garden. In addition to the bench, there is a giant pencil with its tip pointing skywards, a wooden eagle looking towards the Tidone Valley and a rest area for tourists.
Sweet refreshment after the hike
There is a cake that has been part of the Romagna cuisine for about eighty years and that appeals to all ages. It is the "Sabiosa", whose recipe is jealously guarded and which has even delighted the palates of Prince Albert of Monaco and President Giorgio Napolitano. The ingredients are simple, it is reminiscent of Paradise Cake, but with that extra ingredient, still kept secret, that makes it much softer and crumblier. It has the De.Co (Denomination of Protected Origin) label and is the ideal snack after a walk along the village paths.
