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Sentiero dei Castellani to Castello della Pietra

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Sentiero dei Castellani to Castello della Pietra

Moderate

4.5

(52)

175

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Sentiero dei Castellani to Castello della Pietra

03:12

8.93km

240m

Hiking

Medieval path through chestnut forests to a fairy-tale castle built between two rock towers.

Last updated: September 17, 2025

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Castello della Pietra

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The Castello della Pietra, an example of Ligurian defensive architecture, towers over the Vobbia gorge. Property of the della Pietra family until 1518, today it is offered to visitors restored, with interiors rich in history, hosting cultural events.

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115 m

Path Over Metal Grates

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A longer section leads over metal gratings that are not suitable for all dogs. There is no alternative but to avoid them!

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4.64 km

Church of San Pietro, Vobbia

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A very nice little town.

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8.93 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.29 km

320 m

151 m

134 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.23 km

462 m

166 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (550 m)

Lowest point (460 m)

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December 13, 2025,Sentiero dei castellani da Vobbia (giro ad anello con ritorno su asfalto)

This is the final lap of this "Ligurian trilogy," undoubtedly the most spectacular! Starting in the village of Vobbia, you can easily find the "Castellani's Path," marked by a yellow cross and numerous signs that tell the story of the mountain's ancient uses: military (watchtowers, signpost number one), agricultural (chestnut cultivation), and, last but not least, geological/naturalistic (different rock types, …

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June 12, 2022,Sentiero dei Castellani (val Vobbia - GE)

Pleasant walk, not particularly demanding, but with some exposed points. Beautiful views of the Vobbia valley and the Castello della Pietra

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Sentiero dei Castellani to Castello della Pietra

Castello della Pietra

Path Over Metal Grates

Church of San Pietro, Vobbia

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