Castellazzo to Diramazione di Castellazzo
Reggio Emilia · about 25 min by car from Modena
The walk
5.1 km out-and-back walk near Reggio Emilia, up to Canale di San Maurizio, almost flat (+17 m): about 1 h 15 min of walking. Easy paths and dirt roads. Along the way: Chiesa di Santa Maria della Neve and Castellazzo. After the walk: wine tasting at Podere Giardino (2.5 km) and lunch at Badessa in Casalgrande (4.1 km).
Easy path (grade T): wide tracks and short climbs, trainers are fine in dry weather.
How to get there
By car
From Modena: about 25 min (16 km as the crow flies). Most trailheads have roadside parking or a small car park in the nearest village.
By train and bus
Take a train to Modena, then a regional bus or a taxi for the last stretch. Our link plans the whole trip with Google Maps public transport.
Start point
44.66020,10.73312
Coordinates of the first waymark. Paste them into any map app.
Country buses run less often on Sundays and holidays, and some not at all: check the return journey before you set off.
Also within reach: Parma, about 55 min by car
Along the way
- Chiesa di Santa Maria della Neve50 m from the trail
- Castellazzo300 m from the trail
Wikipedia (Italian)
Where to eat and drink
Book tastings ahead, and check opening days: many osterie close one day a week.
A good day here
- 10:00Park near Reggio Emilia and start the walk.
- 11:15Back at the start after about 1 h 15 min.
- 13:00Lunch at Badessa in Casalgrande, 4.1 km by car.
- 15:30Tasting at Podere Giardino, 2.5 km from the trail.
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