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Bianello Castle – Butterfly Trail loop from Quattro Castella

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Bianello Castle – Butterfly Trail loop from Quattro Castella

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Bianello Castle – Butterfly Trail loop from Quattro Castella

02:18

19.7km

610m

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Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 9, 2026

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IT4030024 - SIC - Colli di Quattro Castella

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584 m

Bianello Castle

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Bianello Castle, located on the Bianello hill in Quattro Castella, Reggio Emilia, is an ancient historical residence linked to Matilda of Canossa. Built in the year 10, it has hosted …

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1.03 km

Butterfly Trail

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The Bianello Oasis was established in 1981 by the Province of Reggio Emilia and managed by Lipu in 1993.
The flora and fauna are varied and there are also gullies formations.

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3.93 km

Oratory of Our Lady of the Battle

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This church of Matildic origin is one of the memories that is most close to my heart. It is a historical symbol as it remembers a battle of Matilde di Canossa.

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6.40 km

View of the Calanchi of the Terre di Canossa and Rossena Castle

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A succession of curves where once you reach the top you can admire the view of the Reggio Emilia Apennines.

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7.45 km

Parish Church of San Prospero of Grassano and Fountain

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Stopping point in the churchyard of the beautiful Romanesque church dedicated to San Prospero.
In front there is a fountain, extremely useful as a water supply point.

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