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Emilia-Romagna

Bologna

Lizzano In Belvedere

Rio Piano Valley – Sofia Peak loop from Corno alle Scale

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Mountain hikes & routes

Emilia-Romagna

Bologna

Lizzano In Belvedere

Rio Piano Valley – Sofia Peak loop from Corno alle Scale

Hard

5.0

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Rio Piano Valley – Sofia Peak loop from Corno alle Scale

05:33

13.3km

740m

Mountaineering

Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: March 22, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 1.57 km for 644 m

After 7.46 km for 94 m

After 12.4 km for 106 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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63 m

Laghetto del Cavone

Highlight • Lake

Starting point for various excursions. Ample free parking, possibility to grill and eat at the tables near the lake. Fountain with drinking water near the Refuge. In winter it is possible to see the lake completely frozen.

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804 m

Rio Piano Valley

Highlight • Trail

Beautiful path (also suitable for families with children) which offers a spectacular view of the Corno. In early summer 2021, the trail was partially damaged by a landslide, although it remained passable.

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1.66 km

The Balzi dell'Ora Ridge

Highlight • Trail

In summer, Balzi dell'Ora is a challenging CAI trail due to its exposure and some technical sections. In winter, with snow and ice, it's a winter mountaineering route that, depending …

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2.23 km

Sofia Peak

Highlight • Summit

Suggestive peak from where you can admire a beautiful view over the whole Apennines. Beautiful in all seasons.

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2.67 km

Corno alle Scale

Peak

3.13 km

Passo dello Strofinatoio

Mountain Pass

4.85 km

Summit of Monte Cupolino

Highlight • Summit

The summit of Mount Cupolino behind Lake Scaffaiolo

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5.42 km

Lake Scaffaiolo

Highlight • Lake

Lake Scaffaiolo is a picturesque high mountain lake, located at 1,785 meters above sea level at the foot of Monte Cupolino, between the provinces of Pistoia, Modena and Bologna. The …

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5.56 km

Rifugio Duca degli Abruzzi at Lake Scaffaiolo

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Managing a refuge in the Apennines may seem simple, but it is not. In this story we come into contact with the managers of the Duca degli Abruzzi Refuge in an "ordinary" winter weekend: appennino.netlify.app/vita-da-rifugio

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6.68 km

Passo della Calanca

Mountain Pass

12.3 km

Dardagna Waterfalls

Highlight • Waterfall

The Dardagna Waterfalls consist of several impressive cascades with a total height of approximately 200 meters. The highest single fall, at approximately 30 meters, is particularly worth seeing. They are among the most beautiful waterfalls in the Emilia-Romagna Apennines.

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13.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.74 km

2.81 km

2.53 km

180 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

9.37 km

2.74 km

788 m

180 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,910 m)

Lowest point (1,320 m)

Weather

Monday 18 May

13°C

3°C

70 %

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Max wind speed: 5.0 km/h

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Rio Piano Valley – Sofia Peak loop from Corno alle Scale

Laghetto del Cavone

Rio Piano Valley

The Balzi dell'Ora Ridge

Sofia Peak

Summit of Monte Cupolino

Lake Scaffaiolo

Rifugio Duca degli Abruzzi at Lake Scaffaiolo

Dardagna Waterfalls

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