Pian del Voglio – historic discoveries and hiking trails

Pian del Voglio is a destination for travellers who want to combine traces of history with active days. In the town centre, you will encounter buildings and details from different centuries; at the same time, described hiking and cycling routes lead through the surrounding landscape. When looking for a holiday apartment, you can therefore decide whether to focus on cultural discoveries in the town or on a carefully planned tour.

Historic traces in the town centre

The historic centre of Pian del Voglio preserves numerous traces of its ancient origins. An important point of reference is the parish church of San Giovanni Battista. Its origins probably date back to between the 9th and 10th centuries, and it also houses remarkable paintings. Behind the church stands the Palace of the Counts de’ Bianchi. The family served as feudal lords there from 1534 to 1797. This makes it possible to trace both the church’s long history and the later significance of the Counts de’ Bianchi in one place.

The centre is also home to Palazzo Ranuzzi de Bianchi, an elegant building dating from the late 14th century. The palazzo was recently restored and returned to its former splendour. Among its special historical details is Casa “Maestà”, with a door lintel dated 1493. Its inscription reads “COMES GASPAR BLANCUS”. The cultural picture is complemented by the Oratory of the Beata Vergine del Carmine, which is considered a noteworthy cultural heritage site in Pian del Voglio. Ca’ dei Morelli is a mountain manor house dating from the late 17th century. Those interested in architecture, religious art and local history will therefore find several different points of interest for a stay.

Washhouse and traditional landscape

Another specific stop is the washhouse locally known as “2 Pozzi”. It is located a few metres from the centre of Pian del Voglio, beside the Rio Lagaccio. The restored historic washhouse preserves an element of the historical and cultural memory of the traditional landscape. The site thus combines a visible testimony to everyday life in the past with a stay beside the watercourse, without this implying a longer circular route or a specific length of visit.

Plan your hiking and cycling activities carefully

For hikers, the Madonna dei Fornelli–Passo della Futa stage is a clearly measurable challenge: it is 17.25 km long and has 783 metres of ascent and 753 metres of descent. Take these figures into account when planning your day and choose your accommodation so that it suits your personal travel schedule. On the Madonna dei Fornelli–Passo della Futa–Monte di Fò hiking stage, the route reaches a paved road leading from Pian del Voglio to Passo della Futa and to the SS 65.

Cyclists can also draw on a specific route. The cycling tour from Zocca to Pian del Voglio reaches Pian del Voglio after 146 kilometres. This figure is particularly useful for guests who want to incorporate a longer cycling tour into their trip. Those who mainly want to explore the town’s historic sights, on the other hand, can choose a more relaxed daily schedule and prepare the hiking or cycling routes separately.

The right accommodation for your travel rhythm

A holiday apartment in Pian del Voglio can serve as a base for a stay in which local history and planned outdoor activities stand side by side. When searching, consider whether you want to spend as much time as possible visiting the town’s sights or make a hiking or cycling tour a fixed part of your trip. When choosing your accommodation, your personal travel rhythm is therefore the key factor: plan your stay around culture and local history, or organise it around a longer active tour.

If you would like to extend your travel plans beyond Pian del Voglio, you can also make a note of Borgo Tossignano, Castel Di Casio, Tolè, Argelato, Castel San Pietro Terme, Fiumetto, Funo and Tossignano.

To the overview of the wider travel area: Bologna.