Routes

Planner

Features

Updates

App

Login or Signup

Get the App

Login or Signup

Login or Signup

Discover
Places to see
Natural Monuments
Italy
Tuscany
Florence
Reggello

Faggio Santo (Sacred Beech Tree)

Highlight • Natural Monument

Faggio Santo (Sacred Beech Tree)

Hiking

4.9

(78)

Save

Share

  • More

  • Location: Reggello, Florence, Tuscany, Italy

    Save

    Share

  • More

  • Take Me There

    Tips

    February 22, 2026

    Hiking

    A chapel dedicated to Saint Gualbert, patron saint of foresters, stands next to the Holy Beech Tree, which, according to tradition/legend, sprouts leaves before the others and sheds them later. The current beech tree is a scion of the old tree, which, according to annals, dates back to the 8th/10th century and is said to have had a circumference of 3 meters and a height of 25 meters.
    The site is easily accessible with a short detour from the road leading up to Secchieta. It is located a short distance upstream from the Abbey.
    Translated by

    August 2, 2022

    Hiking

    The "holy beech" is located behind the abbey of Vallombrosa - e.g. accessible on the chapel path.

    The tree is about 150 years old (but comes from beech trees that …
    Translated by

    September 12, 2020

    Hiking

    The "Faggio Santo" (the Sacred Beech Tree), whose first plant is supposedly between 900-1200 years-old, while the actual one is around 150 year old.
    guide_signup

    In the know? Log-in to add a tip for other adventurers!

    Sign up for free

    Nearby routes

    Best routes near Faggio Santo (Sacred Beech Tree)

    placeholder

    4.4

    (39)

    132

    hikers

    #1.

    Cross and Monument of Secchieta – Forest Path to Secchieta loop from Saltino

    15.1km

    04:59

    710m

    710m

    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

    Navigate with device

    Send to Phone

    Moderate
    placeholder

    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

    Moderate
    placeholder

    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

    Moderate

    Details

    Informations

    Elevation 1,020 m

    Weather

    Powered by Foreca

    Thursday 14 May

    9°C

    5°C

    91 %

    Additional weather tips

    Max wind speed: 9.0 km/h

    Most visited during

    January

    February

    March

    April

    May

    June

    July

    August

    September

    October

    November

    December

    Location: Reggello, Florence, Tuscany, Italy

    Other Popular Places to Check Out

    Abbazia di Vallombrosa

    Explore
    RoutesRoute plannerFeaturesHikesMTB TrailsRoad cycling routesBikepackingSitemap
    Download the app
    Follow Us on Socials

    © komoot GmbH

    Privacy Policy