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Via Degli Dei
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La Via degli DeiVideo: Visit Emilia Romagna, Emilia Romagna Tourism
The trail follows an ancient route used by the Etruscans to connect Felsina—today’s Bologna—to Fiesole. In the 2nd century B.C., the Romans built the Flaminia Militare there, a strategic road that crossed the Apennines and of which striking paved sections still remain today. After centuries of neglect, the route was rediscovered thanks to archaeological research begun in the late 1970s and subsequently developed by the Italian Alpine Club as a hiking trail.
Today, the Via degli Dei is one of the most popular hiking trails in Italy. The route generally consists of 5–6 stages and is fully marked, with GPS tracks and an extensive network of lodging facilities. In 2019, it received GSTC (Global Sustainable Tourism Council) certification for its commitment to sustainability and responsible tourism management.
Along the trail, hikers pass through the Contrafforte Pliocenico Nature Reserve, the best-preserved sections of the Flaminia Militare, forests, scenic ridges, historic villages, and sites associated with the Gothic Line, until reaching Florence. Each stage is accompanied by the culinary traditions of the regions you pass through, from the specialties of the Bolognese Apennines to the flavors of Tuscany.
Along its route, the Via degli Dei intersects with other major hiking trails, including the Cammino di Sant’Antonio and the Via della Lana e della Seta, contributing to the network of the Apennines’ great trails.
The Via degli Dei is part of the Emilia-Romagna Pilgrimage Routes and Trails circuit.
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
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The Via degli Dei is a trail approximately 130 km long that connects Bologna to Florence, crossing the Tuscan-Emilian Apennines along a route where history, nature, and archaeology intertwine. Its name refers to the mountains that line the route— Monte Adone, Monzuno (from Mons Iovis, “Mount of Jupiter”), Monte Venere, and Monte Luario —all associated with ancient Roman deities.The trail follows an ancient route used by the Etruscans to connect Felsina—today’s Bologna—to Fiesole. In the 2nd century B.C., the Romans built the Flaminia Militare there, a strategic road that crossed the Apennines and of which striking paved sections still remain today. After centuries of neglect, the route was rediscovered thanks to archaeological research begun in the late 1970s and subsequently developed by the Italian Alpine Club as a hiking trail.
Today, the Via degli Dei is one of the most popular trails in Italy. The route is generally divided into 5–6 stages and is fully marked, with GPS tracks and an extensive network of lodging facilities. In 2019, it received GSTC (Global Sustainable Tourism Council) certification for its commitment to sustainability and responsible tourism management.
Along the trail, hikers pass through the Contrafforte Pliocenico Nature Reserve, the best-preserved sections of the Flaminia Militare, forests, scenic ridges, historic villages, and sites linked to the Gothic Line, eventually reaching Florence. Each stage is accompanied by the culinary traditions of the regions you pass through, from the specialties of the Bolognese Apennines to the flavors of Tuscany.
Along its route, the Via degli Dei intersects with other major hiking trails, including the Cammino di Sant’Antonio and the Via della Lana e della Seta, contributing to the network of the Apennines’ great trails.
The Via degli Dei is part of the Emilia-Romagna Pilgrimage Routes and Trails circuit.
Tips and suggestions
For all updates, please visit the pilgrimage website: www.viadeglidei.itBasilica of San Petronio
Monte Adone
Acatù
Rifugio del Viandante
Castagneto
Piana Deli Castagni
Monte dei Cucchi
Passo della Futa
Vetta le Croci
Florence Academy Gallery
Biblioteca Medicea Laurenziana
Florence Baptistery of St. John
Bargello National Museum
Top sights 💚 the historic city centre and the cathedral in Florence
Palazzo Vecchio
Top sights 💚 The Uffizi Gallery in Florence
Top sights 💚 Ponte Vecchio in Florence
Top sights 💚 The Uffizi Gallery in Florence
Top sights 💚 Piazza della Signoria in Florence
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The app lets you view the route and main points of interest, find available accommodations, access useful and emergency numbers, report emergencies along the trail, and share your experience on social media.
Along the route, there are eco-friendly ceramic “tiles” that, thanks to a small electronic circuit, provide information to hikers simply by holding their smartphone close to them, while remaining connected to the trail’s central system.
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Equipment
To tackle the Via degli Dei, in addition to hiking boots, you’ll need technical clothing (breathable shirts, long and short pants, fleece, waterproof jacket), a water bottle or hydration pack, a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, a backpack with a rain cover, and a first-aid kit with blister plasters. It’s also helpful to bring a headlamp, hiking poles, a power bank, insect repellent, bar soap, and a microfiber towel.Human-created
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