Pievepelago is a region in the heart of the Upper Modena Apennine Regional Park, Italy, characterized by its mountainous environment within the Apennine range. The landscape features dominant peaks like Mount Giovo and Mount Rondinaio, several glacial lakes including Lago Santo, and extensive forests of chestnut, beech, and conifer trees. This diverse terrain, with altitudes ranging from 701 to 1991 meters, provides a varied setting for several sports like hiking, mountain biking, road cycling, jogging, and more. The Scoltenna River…
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10.2km
03:20
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Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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6.63km
02:53
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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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7.62km
02:22
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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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8.88km
03:50
480m
480m
Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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26
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82.4km
04:42
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Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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54.4km
03:05
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Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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52.7km
03:33
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Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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38.4km
02:42
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Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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46.5km
05:08
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Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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48.2km
04:43
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Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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102km
09:01
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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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38.4km
03:39
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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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47
runners
19.5km
03:13
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Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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22.0km
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Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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47.6km
03:40
1,090m
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Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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52.6km
03:59
1,300m
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Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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34.0km
03:33
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Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

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36.8km
04:02
1,170m
1,170m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.
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31
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6.49km
03:30
540m
540m
Hard mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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9.39km
04:05
570m
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Hard mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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10.6km
04:13
530m
530m
Moderate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

6
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12.8km
04:54
740m
750m
Moderate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
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31.3km
02:43
900m
900m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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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.

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42.1km
03:18
1,040m
1,040m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Pievepelago, located in the Upper Modena Apennine Regional Park, offers a variety of outdoor activities. These include Hiking, Mountain biking, Road cycling, Jogging, Touring cycling, Mountaineering, and Gravel biking. The region features more than 180 routes across these sports.
Popular hiking routes in Pievepelago lead to peaks such as Mount Giovo (1,991 meters) and Mount Rondinaio (1,964 meters). Lago Santo, the largest Apennine lake, is a frequent starting point for scenic excursions. More details can be found in the Hiking around Pievepelago guide.
Pievepelago is equipped for mountain biking, with numerous routes within the Frignano Regional Park. Notable trails include the Passo Giovo – Rifugio Le Maccherie loop and the Passo Radici – San Pellegrino in Alpe loop. Explore options in the MTB Trails around Pievepelago guide.
Road cyclists can find diverse terrain in Pievepelago, with over 40 cycle routes ranging from easy to difficult. These routes traverse rolling hills and forests, including sections of historic roads like the Via Vandelli. The Road Cycling Routes around Pievepelago guide provides further information.
Pievepelago offers trails suitable for leisurely walks and less strenuous activities. The extensive network of paths through forests and along riverbanks provides accessible options. Sant'Anna Pelago also features a 1.5-mile (2.5 km) well-lit Nordic trail suitable for easy running or walking.
The region features prominent Apennine peaks like Mount Giovo and Mount Rondinaio. Several glacial lakes, including Lago Santo, Lake Baccio, Lake Turchino, Lake Piatto, and Lake Nero, are also notable. The Scoltenna River flows through the Pelago valley, adding to the natural scenery.
Pievepelago is home to ancient Celtic huts and the distinctive Fola Bridge, a two-arched stone humpback bridge. Roccapelago Castle houses a Mummy Museum with over 300 mummified bodies. The town also preserves traditions such as the 'Infiorata' festival.
Pievepelago is a popular destination on komoot, with more than 8,000 visitors sharing their experiences. The region's routes have an average rating of 4.47 out of 5 stars from over 1,100 ratings. There are more than 180 routes available across various sports.
Komoot offers several guides for Pievepelago, including Hiking around Pievepelago, MTB Trails around Pievepelago, and Road Cycling Routes around Pievepelago. Additional guides cover Running, Touring Cycling, Mountain Hikes, and Gravel Biking.
Official information for Pievepelago can be found on the municipal website. The official website is comune.pievepelago.mo.it. For direct inquiries, the phone number is +39053671322.
Pievepelago provides an extensive network of paths through forests and along riverbanks suitable for jogging. Sant'Anna Pelago features a 1.5-mile (2.5 km) well-lit Nordic trail specifically designed for running. The Running Trails around Pievepelago guide offers more options.
Pievepelago is situated within the Apennine range, with altitudes varying significantly. The elevation ranges from approximately 2,300 feet (701 meters) to nearly 6,530 feet (1,991 meters) at the highest peaks like Mount Giovo. This diverse terrain offers varied challenges for different activities.

