Holiday apartment in Mezzopiano – Monte Malbe, trails and culture

Holiday apartment in Mezzopiano: views of nature at Monte Malbe

From the summit of Monte in the Parco del Colle della Trinità, the view extends across the Corciano area to Lake Trasimeno and, on clear days, to its green islands. The belvedere on Itinerario 1 also offers views of the hills around Lake Trasimeno and, on clear days, of its islands. The Troscia del Melo is considered one of the most important ecosystems on Monte Malbe because of its rich biodiversity.

Hiking trails on Monte Malbe

The moderately difficult Anello M19 on Monte Malbe passes through the mountain’s historic and natural landscapes. The moderate difficulty rating is a specific indication to help plan your own day of hiking. Among other places, the trail leads to the Eremo di San Salvatore. Monte Malbe also has five hiking trails marked on site, as well as the Sentiero Fantastico, which was specifically designed for children, families and people who want to discover nature in a playful way. The Parco del Colle della Trinità has a children’s playground and woodland paths for hiking, cycling and walking excursions.

State road SS728 near Mezzopiano

Mezzopiano is connected to the state road SS728 – di Pantano Pierantonio (SS3bis) – via Le Cupe, Mantignana and Taverne di Corciano (RA6).

Archaeology and history in Corciano

The Antiquarium in Corciano opened in 2009 and is divided into palaeontological, prehistoric and protohistoric, and archaeological sections. It displays fossils of Mesozoic ammonites from Migiana, as well as remains of Quaternary mammals from Ellera. It also contains reconstructions of two chariots belonging to princes, which were discovered in April 1912 near Castel San Mariano in a tomb dating from the 6th century BC.

Rural life and crafts

The Museo della Casa Contadina in Corciano documents the rural culture and economy that prevailed there until a few decades ago. The Museo della Casa Contadina in Corciano comprises four typical rooms representing rural life: a kitchen, bedroom, pantry or storeroom, and cellar and workshop. The museum also includes a wooden loom with accessories for weaving and spinning. The Scuola di Arti e Mestieri in Solomeo offers courses in modelling, dressmaking, cutting and tailoring for men, mending and repairing knitwear, horticulture and garden maintenance, as well as masonry. Those interested in culture can choose between archaeological finds, rural life, medieval buildings and craft-related topics in the municipality of Corciano.

Castles and village scenery

The medieval castle of Corciano is surrounded by a high wall. Inside the complex are alleys, stairways, palaces, towers, gardens, churches and bell towers. Solomeo is also located in the municipality of Corciano, a village with a castle and narrow streets paved with terracotta bricks.

Other destinations in the same area: Palazzo, Colvalenza, San Marco, Pietrafitta, Passignano Sul Trasimeno, Morcella, Magione, Vallo Di Nera

To the higher-level travel overview: Perugia.