🥾 Via degli Dei
130 km hiking trail connecting Bologna and Florence through the Apennines
📌 Fast Facts
- 130 km (80 miles) long trail through the Apennine Mountains
- Connects Bologna and Florence via ancient Etruscan and Roman roads
- 5–7 days typical completion time; moderate to challenging difficulty
- Best seasons: April–June (spring) and September–October (autumn)
The Via degli Dei, or "Path of the Gods," is a long-distance hiking trail that traverses the Apennine Mountains in central Italy, linking Bologna in the north to Florence in the south. The route follows ancient Etruscan and Roman pathways, passing through medieval villages, vineyards, olive groves, and rural hamlets. The trail's name references the ancient names of the mountains it crosses—Monte Adone (Mount Adonis), Monte Venere (Mount Venus), and Monte Luario (Mount Lua)—evoking classical ...