Itinerary characterized by some challenging ups and downs; 20.4 km in length and 584 meters in elevation gain for a walking time estimated at about 6h 5m.
Departure from Strigara Castello Square where, until the eighteenth century, stood the ancient Malatesta castle of Strigara. The place was the scene of three bloody battles in the years 1312, 1358, 1446 given the particular strategic position of the castle that dominated the Rubicon, Uso and Savio Valleys.
Taking the CAI 115 path you descend towards Passo dei Meloni, a suggestive place from which you can enjoy beautiful panoramic views ranging from the Tuscan-Romagna Apennines to the Riviera.
Travellers, following this well-known ridge, will meet the Urgòn Spring, then descending along path 115a and then climbing back up on path 115 you enter the historic center of Sogliano al Rubicone. The center holds some unique architectural beauties: the “Fountain of the Butterflies” by Tonino Guerra in Piazza Matteotti and “The Girl with a Book” by Ilario Fioravanti in Via xx Settembre.
In the center there is also a museum apparatus full of pearls, in particular the Palazzo della Cultura, it houses permanent exhibitions such as the “Permanent exhibition of the record and musical recording” and the “Collection of Arte Povera”, the “Museum of Leonardo Da Vinci and Romagna”, “Museum of the Christa Line”, the “Veggiani Collection”, also worth a visit the MUSO – Museum of the Underground, the ancient icehouse, the Museum of Mines and the characteristic Fosse del formaggio di Sogliano DOP.
We recommend booking for the places mentioned above.
Leaving the town and walk in the direction of the municipal sports field along path 115 and then heading towards the Uso River. A natural curtain of reeds leads to a forest characterized by the presence of black pine, ancient oaks, elderberries and various blackberry plants, whose fruits, in the right season, are of comfort to travelers.
Downstream, you skirt the river bed for a long stretch and then turn, at the height of the “La Rocca” farmhouse, onto path 111 towards the fascinating Parish Church of S. Maria a Pietra dell’Uso, built on a small cliff, so dear to Tonino Guerra.
This part of the route is within the SCI (Site of Community Interest) Montetiffi Alto Uso which offers a remarkable fauna and plant equipment: the most common mammals are roe deer, wild boar, foxes, wolves, hares, badgers and porcupines; Among the tree species we point out downy oaks, manna ashes, juniper, holm oaks and field elms.
Continue on a beautiful ridge that offers splendid views of the Uso valley (Path 111) and then resume path 115g and return to Strigara.
