Descrizione
We walk through the heart of the Foresta Umbra, a forest made mostly of centuries old beech trees. Easy route, suitable for everyone.
We start from the Umbra lake to head towards Caserma Murgia, the former barracks of the forest rangers, once used as a base to control human activities in these vast woodlands. After a short break we close the loop walking by huge karst sinkholes and thousand-year-old yew trees.
The route is mostly flat and also suitable for kids (recommended from
7/8 years onwards). The Umbra Forest is the green lung of the Gargano National Park. This huge beech trees forest - a leftover from the last glaciation and a place with an incredible level of biodiversity - has become a Unesco Heritage site since 2017. Thanks to the rich soil and the special climate conditions, the Foresta Umbra looks like a Northern European forest transplanted to the Mediterranean area. The special flora and fauna attract every year thousands of nature and botany enthusiasts, making it one of the must-see of the Gargano massif.
IN BRIEF
- When: date on request
- Time 09.30 - 13.00 approximately
- Meeting place: Parking lot in front of the Foresta Umbra lake (click for location)
Please note that if the minimum number of 6 paying people is not
reached, the hike will not take place and there will be a full refund
(otherwise the booking can be moved to another date, if requested).
ROUTE DETAIL
- Difficulty: T (easy walk, does not require experience or preparation,
mostly flat, entirely shaded), suitable for everyone, even children from
7 years onwards.
- Length: approximately 5/7 km
🐶Dogs in the Foresta Umbra must be kept on a leash, as per the reserve's
regulations.
WHAT TO BRING
2lt water, fruit/snack, optional packed lunch if you want to stay in the
Forest at the end of the hike (but there are also kiosks and
restaurants).
Hiking shoes recommended but not mandatory, layers clothing.
COST
€30 (children under 12 free)
MORE INFORMATION
Tel 3931753151
CANCELLATION POLICY / ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS / OTHER MATTERS
It is possible to cancel the booking for free (full refund) within 7 days from the tour date. If cancelled within 4 days, you will receive a 50% refund.
For booking cancelled less than 4 days before the tour date and for no-show, you are not entitled to a refund. When only a deposit has been paid, the full price of the tour will be charged.
In the event of adverse weather conditions, the tour will be canceled and there will be a full refund (or a coupon of the same value).
If the minimum number is not reached, the tour will be canceled and a full refund will be made.
For more details see the General Terms and conditions of sale.
