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An archaeological walk in the morning and playful activities for children in the afternoon at the refuge Ca’ I Fabbri are the free opportunities to help visitors enjoy the Reserve on Sunday 16.

Guided archaeological walk.  Meet at 9.30am at the visitor centre in the village of Furlo di Acqualagna, via Flaminia n.36 to explore the great Roman remains along the Gola del Furlo. A guide will led to admire the two Roman tunnels and other imprints of the Roman past along the Via Flaminia, the grand road built by the consul Caio Flaminio in the III century B.C. to connect Rome to Rimini passing through the Gola del Furlo. The route of the walks will be flat and accessible to everybody.

Playful activities for children at the refuge Ca’ I Fabbri.  Families with children can profit by “Furlo Family”, a rich programme of games and a guided walk to discover the wood on Monte Pietralata’s plateau. Meet at 3pm at the nature reserve visitor centre in the village of Furlo di Acqualagna, via Flaminia n.36. Families will reach by their own cars the refuge Ca’ I Fabbri where the event takes place.

Free admission. Reservation is required both events. Contact the Nature Reserve visitor centre. Phone: 800 028 800 or 0721-700041. E-mail: riservafurlo@provincia.ps.it

The free guided walk “Emozioni al tramonto” to admire the Reserve’s stunning landscape from Monte Pietralata at sunset is in programme on Saturday. Meet at 4.45pm at the Gola del Furlo Nature Reserve visitor centre in the village of Furlo di Acqualagna, via Flaminia n.36. Free admission. The walk will be accessible to disabled people as the route to the panoramic spot on the mountain will be on the asphalt road to Monte Pietralata. A special wheelchair will be available for the occasion upon request. Reservation is required. Contact the Nature Reserve visitor centre. Phone: 0721-700041. E-mail: riservafurlo@provincia.ps.it

No guided walks will take place on Sunday. But everybody can always hike on their own thanks to the Reserve’s great network of trails. Hikes in the Reserve are free and vary from short trolls in the area of the Roman tunnels and of the Romanesque abbey of San Vincenzo to harder walks to Monte Paganuccio and Monte Pietralata from where it is possible to enjoy fabulous sights over the Apennines. Guests can also profit by maps and information provided by the Nature Reserve visitor centre in the village of Furlo di Acqualagna, via Flaminia n.36. On Saturday and Sunday opening times in the morning from 9am to 1pm and in the afternoon from 2pm to 6pm. Free entrance.

In the Nature Reserve visitor centre in the village of Furlo di Acqualagna it is possible to visit the renewed Lorenzo Mannozzi-Torini nature museum. The museum hosts a large collection of stuffed animals, rocks and fossils. Interactive software transports visitors back millions of years on a journey to discover Gola del Furlo’s geological and anthropological history. An observation system has been established to allow visitors to see the eyrie of the golden eagle, built on the crags of Monte Paganuccio. Free entrance.

For further information contact the Nature Reserve visitor centre. Phone: 0721-700041. E-mail: riservafurlo@provincia.ps.it

Free guided walks will take place during the week-end to visit the Gola del Furlo Nature Reserve.

The first event will be “Una notte bestiale”, an easy guided walk along the river’s banks starting on Saturday at 7.30pm to know sounds of animals and birds at sunset. Visitors are required to bring an electric torch. Meet at the Nature Reserve tourist office in the village of Furlo di Acqualagna, via Flaminia n.36, where it will be possible to visit also the renewed Lorenzo Mannozzi-Torini nature museum. The museum hosts a large collection of stuffed animals, rocks and fossils. Interactive software transports visitors back millions of years on a journey to discover Gola del Furlo’s geological and anthropological history. An observation system has been established to allow visitors to see the eyrie of the golden eagle, built on the crags of Monte Paganuccio.

The event taking place on Sunday 2 July will be “Tra le meraviglie della Gola”, the guided walk throughout the marvels of nature and history in the Gola del Furlo Nature Reserve. Meet at 3.30pm at the Gola del Furlo Nature Reserve tourist office in the village of Furlo di Acqualagna, via Flaminia n.36. The route of the walk will be flat and accessible to everybody. A guide will explain the sorts of plants and flowers and talk about the wild animals and birds of prey, such as the golden eagle, which can be observed in the protected area. It will be possible to admire also the two tunnels bored by the Romans along the consular via Flaminia. In fact the road via Flaminia, built by the consul Caio Flaminio in the III century B.C. to connect Rome to Rimini, passes through the Gola del Furlo.

Free admission to both events. Reservation is required. Contact the Nature Reserve tourist office. Phone: 0721-700041. E-mail: riservafurlo@provincia.ps.it

No guided walks are in programme during the week-end in the Reserve. But everybody can always hike on their own thanks to the Reserve’s great network of trails. Hikes in the Reserve are free and vary from short trolls in the area of the Roman tunnels and of the Romanesque abbey of San Vincenzo to harder walks to Monte Paganuccio and Monte Pietralata from where it is possible to enjoy grandiose sights over the Apennines. Guests can also profit by the maps provided by the Nature Reserve visitor centre in the village of Furlo di Acqualagna, via Flaminia n.36. On Saturday and Sunday opening times in the morning from 9am to 1pm and in the afternoon from 2pm to 6pm. Free entrance.

In the Nature Reserve tourist office in the village of Furlo di Acqualagna it is possible to visit the Lorenzo Mannozzi-Torini nature museum. The museum hosts a large collection of stuffed animals, rocks and fossils. Interactive software transports visitors back millions of years on a journey to discover Gola del Furlo’s geological and anthropological history. An observation system has been established to allow visitors to see the eyrie of the golden eagle, built on the crags of Monte Paganuccio. Free entrance.

For further information contact the Nature Reserve visitor centre. Phone: 0721-700041. E-mail: riservafurlo@provincia.ps.it

Playful activities for children in the afternoon and two guided walks are the free opportunities to help visitors enjoy the Reserve on Sunday.

Playful activities for children.  The event “Furlo Family” will be for families with children. Meet at 3pm in the nature reserve visitor centre in the village of Furlo di Acqualagna, via Flaminia n.36 to have fun with a programme of games like puzzle and creative trials to overcome. Families will have the opportunity to visit the Lorenzo Mannozzi Torini nature museum.

Guided archaeological walk.  Meet at 9.30am at the visitor centre in the village of Furlo di Acqualagna, via Flaminia n.36 to explore the great Roman remains along the Gola del Furlo. A guide will led to admire the two Roman tunnels and other imprints of the Roman past along the Via Flaminia, the grand road built by the consul Caio Flaminio in the III century B.C. to connect Rome to Rimini passing through the Gola del Furlo. The route of the walk will be flat and accessible to everybody.

Guided walk “Tra le meraviglie della Gola”.   At 3.30pm visitors can profit by “Tra le meraviglie della Gola”, the guided walk throughout the marvels of nature and history in the Gola del Furlo Nature Reserve. A guide will explain the sorts of plants and flowers and talk about the wild animals and birds of prey, such as the golden eagle, which can be observed in the protected area. It will be possible to admire also the two tunnels bored by the Romans along the consular via Flaminia and other archaeological sites. Meet at the Gola del Furlo Nature Reserve tourist office in the village of Furlo di Acqualagna, via Flaminia n.36. The route of the walk will be flat and accessible to everybody.

Free admission to all the events. Reservation is required. Contact the Nature Reserve tourist office. Phone: 0721-700041. E-mail: riservafurlo@provincia.ps.it

A programme for children on Saturday 10th and two guided walks on Sunday 11th are the opportunities to help visitors enjoy the Reserve during the week-end.

Saturday 10 June: Readings and party for children.  The first event will be for families with children from 4 to 10 years old. Meet on Saturday at 3.30pm in the nature reserve visitor centre in the village of Furlo di Acqualagna, via Flaminia n.36 to have fun with “Furlo in fiaba”, a programme of readings, plays, creative workshops based on fables. Children will be also offered a party. Families will have the opportunity to visit the Lorenzo Mannozzi Torini nature museum.

Sunday 11 June: Guided walks “Tra le meraviglie della Gola”.  Two free guided walks will take place on Sunday. At 9.30am and 3.30pm visitors can profit by “Tra le meraviglie della Gola”, the guided walk throughout the marvels of nature and history in the Gola del Furlo Nature Reserve. A guide will explain the sorts of plants and flowers and talk about the wild animals and birds of prey, such as the golden eagle, which can be observed in the protected area. It will be possible to admire also the two tunnels bored by the Romans along the consular via Flaminia. In fact the road via Flaminia, built by the consul Caio Flaminio in the III century B.C. to connect Rome to Rimini, passes through the Gola del Furlo. Meet at the Gola del Furlo Nature Reserve tourist office in the village of Furlo di Acqualagna, via Flaminia n.36. The route of the walks will be flat and accessible to everybody.

Free admission to both events. Reservation is required. Contact the Nature Reserve tourist office. Phone: 0721-700041. E-mail: riservafurlo@provincia.ps.it

Free events are offered to help visitors enjoy the Reserve during the week-end.

Friday 2 June: Lecture on the birds of prey. The lecture on the birds of prey living in the Reserve, such as the golden eagle, will be given by an expert naturalist. Meet at 3pm in the Lorenzo Mannozzi Torini nature museum in the village of Furlo di Acqualagna, via Flaminia n.36. It is the occasion to visit the museum’s large collection of stuffed animals, rocks and fossils. Interactive software transports visitors back millions of years on a journey to discover Gola del Furlo’s geological and anthropological history. An observation system has been established to allow visitors to see the eyrie of the golden eagle, built on the crags of Monte Paganuccio.

Saturday 3 June: Playful activities for children.  Meet at 3pm in the nature reserve visitor centre in the village of Furlo di Acqualagna, via Flaminia n.36 to have fun with the gnome Furlo. “I giochi dello Gnomo Furlo” is the event for children taking place in the woods near the visitor centre. Families will have the opportunity to visit the Lorenzo Mannozzi Torini nature museum.

Sunday 4 June: Guided walk “Tra le meraviglie della Gola”.  Visitors can profit by “Tra le meraviglie della Gola”, the guided walk throughout the marvels of nature and history in the Gola del Furlo Nature Reserve. A guide will explain the sorts of plants and flowers and talk about the wild animals and birds of prey, such as the golden eagle, which can be observed in the protected area. It will be possible to admire also the two tunnels bored by the Romans along the consular via Flaminia. In fact the road via Flaminia, built by the consul Caio Flaminio in the III century B.C. to connect Rome to Rimini, passes through the Gola del Furlo. Meet at 3.30pm at the Gola del Furlo Nature Reserve visitor centre in the village of Furlo di Acqualagna, via Flaminia n.36. The route of the walk is flat and accessible to everybody.

Free admission. Reservation is required for all the events. Contact the Nature Reserve visitor centre. Phone: 0721-700041. E-mail: riservafurlo@provincia.ps.it

Free events are offered in May to help visitors enjoy the Reserve during the week-end. Every Sunday at 2.30pm visitors can profit by “Tra le meraviglie della Gola”, the guided walk throughout the marvels of nature and history in the Gola del Furlo Nature Reserve. A guide will explain the sorts of plants and flowers and talk about the wild animals and birds of prey, such as the golden eagle, which can be observed in the protected area. It will be possible to admire also the two tunnels bored by the Romans along the consular via Flaminia. In fact the road via Flaminia, built by the consul Caio Flaminio in the III century B.C. to connect Rome to Rimini, passes through the Gola del Furlo. Meet at 2.30pm at the Gola del Furlo Nature Reserve tourist office in the village of Furlo di Acqualagna, via Flaminia n.36. The route of the walk is flat and accessible to everybody.

Free admission. Reservation is required. Contact the Nature Reserve tourist office. Phone: 0721-700041. E-mail: riservafurlo@provincia.ps.it

In the tourist office it is also possible to visit the Lorenzo Mannozzi-Torini nature museum. The museum hosts a large collection of stuffed animals, rocks and fossils. Interactive software transports visitors back millions of years on a journey to discover Gola del Furlo’s geological and anthropological history. An observation system has been established to allow visitors to see the eyrie of the golden eagle, built on the crags of Monte Paganuccio. Visitors can profit by this free opportunity from 9am to 1pm on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Opening times in the morning from 9am to 1pm and in the afternoon from 2pm to 6pm on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Free entrance.

After a great 2016 when the Gola del Furlo Nature Reserve was awarded by EU with the European Charter for Sustainable Tourism, guided visits and events in the Reserve have been suspended for the winter. Outdoor activities organized by the Reserve will restart in March. As in the past years, visitors will find up-to-date information about events in the Reserve on this website.

Before that, the Reserve can also be enjoyed in January, February and March. In the winter months hiking enthusiasts can take advantage of the not rare good weather conditions to explore the protected area by visiting the Lorenzo Mannozzi Torini nature museum in the village of Furlo, and by using a free audioguide or maps provided by the Reserve’s visitor centre for a hike across the network of trails leading to scenic spots on Monte Pietralata and Monte Paganuccio. There is free entrance to the visitor centre and to the attached nature museum every day from 9.00 to 13.00 in the village of Furlo di Acqualagna, via Flaminia n.36. Phone: 0721-700041. E-mail: riservafurlo@provincia.ps.it

Visits to Lorenzo Mannozzi Torini nature museum. The museum hosts a large collection of stuffed animals, rocks and fossils. An interactive software transports visitors back in time millions of years on a journey to discover Gola del Furlo’s geological and anthropological history. An observation system has been established to allow visitors to see the eyrie of the golden eagle, built on the crags of Monte Paganuccio, from the museum.

Hikes in the Nature Reserve with the free audioguides. The Nature Reserve visitor centre provides free audioguides in English to help visitors discover the nature and history of the Reserve. Maps and information detailing routes and day hikes are provided too. Hikes in the Reserve are free and vary from short strolls in the area of the roman tunnels and of the romanesque abbey to more challenging walks to the mountain summits from where it is possible to enjoy awe-inspiring sights over the Apennines.

Hikes across the protected area and visits to the nature museum are the opportunities to enjoy the Reserve during the week-end.

Everybody can hike on his own thanks to the Reserve’s great network of trails. Walks are free and vary from flat short strolls in the archaeological area to harder hikes to the mountain summits from where it is possible to enjoy grandiose sights over the Apennines. Guests can also profit by the free audioguides provided by the Visitor Centre of the Natural Reserve, situated in the village of Furlo di Acqualagna, via Flaminia n.36. The visitor centre is open on Saturday and Sunday from 9.00 to 13.00 and from 14.00 to 17.00. Audioguides are available in English as well as maps and guides detailing routes and day hikes. Phone 0721-700041. E-mail: riservafurlo@provincia.ps.it

At the Visitor Centre it is also possible to visit the Lorenzo Mannozzi Torini nature museum, unmissable for those who want to know nature and protected species living in the Reserve. The museum hosts a large collection of stuffed animals, like wolves, fallow-deers, birds of prey, and sections dedicated to rocks and fossils. An interactive software leads visitors millions of years back to discover the geological and anthropological history of the Gola del Furlo. An observation system has been appointed to show from the museum the golden eagles’ eyries built on the crags in Monte Paganuccio. Opening times on Saturday and Sunday: 9.00 – 13.00 and 14.00 – 17.00. Free admittance.