Fanano is a municipality located in the Province of Modena, within Italy's Emilia-Romagna region, known for its diverse outdoor activity opportunities. Situated in the Modenese Apennines and part of the Regional Park of the High Apennines of Modena, Fanano features a varied landscape with altitudes ranging from 640 meters to over 2000 meters. This topography provides a natural environment suitable for several sports like hiking, mountain biking, touring cycling, road cycling, and more.
Fanano offers…
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4.5
(70)
215
hikers
10.9km
04:20
750m
750m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

4.8
(19)
184
hikers
6.74km
02:05
210m
210m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

4.6
(38)
181
hikers
7.53km
03:55
650m
650m
Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

4.6
(12)
80
hikers
10.6km
04:52
860m
860m
Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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4.9
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138
riders
38.8km
04:40
1,440m
1,440m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

4.6
(23)
392
riders
44.9km
05:04
1,610m
1,610m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

4.7
(19)
181
riders
39.7km
04:58
1,530m
1,530m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

4.5
(24)
157
riders
38.5km
04:29
1,580m
1,580m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.
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7
riders
71.6km
05:17
1,620m
1,620m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

114
riders
45.1km
04:48
1,550m
1,550m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

4.3
(7)
67
riders
35.5km
03:35
1,420m
1,420m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

5.0
(2)
60
riders
47.8km
04:35
1,800m
1,800m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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5.0
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105
riders
47.1km
03:21
1,480m
1,480m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

49
riders
30.6km
02:11
1,050m
1,050m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

53
riders
116km
05:49
1,830m
1,830m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

28
riders
59.1km
03:27
1,440m
1,440m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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81
runners
33.6km
05:38
2,020m
2,030m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

53
runners
22.1km
03:04
960m
960m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

47
runners
28.4km
04:11
1,280m
1,280m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

29
runners
15.0km
02:04
570m
570m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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10
riders
76.5km
06:54
2,800m
2,800m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

7
riders
39.4km
03:22
1,140m
1,150m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

3.0
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11
riders
27.7km
02:27
960m
960m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

5
riders
9.55km
00:51
350m
350m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.7
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9
hikers
10.6km
04:13
530m
530m
Moderate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

4.0
(1)
9
hikers
4.78km
02:43
470m
470m
Hard mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

5.0
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4
hikers
13.3km
05:33
750m
740m
Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

5.0
(1)
4
hikers
11.7km
04:39
770m
760m
Moderate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
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Fanano offers a diverse range of outdoor activities, including Hiking, Mountain biking, Touring cycling, Road cycling, Jogging, Gravel biking, and Mountaineering. The region features an extensive network of trails suitable for various skill levels.
Fanano is a municipality situated in the Province of Modena, within Italy's Emilia-Romagna region. It is nestled in the Modenese Apennines and forms part of the Regional Park of the High Apennines of Modena.
Fanano provides hiking paths for all skill levels, from easy strolls to more challenging routes. Visitors can find a variety of options, including gentle walks through forests and paths leading to waterfalls. For more information, consult the Hiking around Fanano guide.
Fanano is well-regarded for mountain biking, featuring numerous trails including those in the Cimone Bike Park. Routes vary in difficulty, offering features like berms and rock faces. Explore options in the MTB Trails around Fanano guide.
Key natural attractions include Monte Cimone, Lake Scaffaiolo (a high-altitude glacial lake), Lake Ninfa, and the panoramic Passo della Croce Arcana. The area also features beautiful waterfalls such as the Doccione Waterfalls and Rovinaccia Waterfalls.
Yes, Fanano's diverse terrain caters to road cycling enthusiasts. There are dedicated routes that allow exploration of the landscape on two wheels. Refer to the Road Cycling Routes around Fanano guide for specific options.
The highest points in Fanano reach an altitude of 2165 meters (7,103 feet). The town center itself is located at 640 meters (2,100 feet) above sea level, contributing to the region's varied topography.
Fanano features more than 280 routes across various sports on komoot. These routes have been explored by over 12,000 visitors and hold an average rating of 4.59 out of 5 stars.
Yes, komoot offers several guides for Fanano, covering various activities. These include Hiking around Fanano, MTB Trails around Fanano, and Road Cycling Routes around Fanano, among others.
Passo della Croce Arcana is a historic mountain pass at 1669 meters (5,476 feet) above sea level. It marks the border between Emilia-Romagna and Tuscany, offering extensive 360-degree panoramas, including views of the Apuan Alps and Tuscan Archipelago on clear days.
For official information regarding the municipality of Fanano, visitors can consult the official website. The website address is comune.fanano.mo.it. The main phone number for the municipality is +39 0536 68803.
Fanano has held the Orange Flag of the Italian Touring Club since 2001. This recognition highlights its natural beauty, cultural heritage, and the quality of its tourist offerings. The area also features historical villages and cultural sites.

