Discover Casina: Trails, Forests and Culture

Casina brings together a range of interests: the Via Matildica del Volto Santo, natural areas, viewpoints and cultural heritage such as Ars Canusina. If you are looking for a hotel in Casina, it helps to decide first what you want to focus on during your stay: would you like to explore hiking trails, visit natural areas, or learn about crafts and architecture?

Hiking trails and access

The Via Matildica del Volto Santo descends from Castello di Sarzano to the first houses on the outskirts of Casina. It continues through the town towards Migliara and Marola. For planning your hikes, it is also important to check trail information: hikers are asked to contact the relevant office by email before setting out. This allows them to receive the official hiking certificate and up-to-date information on trail conditions.

Another specific access route leads to Bosco del Bocco: from the SS 63 state road at Mulinetto, you can reach it on foot via CAI trail 626. The guidance for these two destinations therefore differs: for the Via Matildica, checking current trail conditions is part of your preparation; for Bosco del Bocco, a specific approach route is described.

Natural areas and views

Bosco della Pentoma is easy to reach from Bergogno. Convenient paths run alongside the Pentoma stream; other natural features mentioned include the protected hart's-tongue fern, a sulphur spring, a small grotto and a small waterfall. The limited accessibility of Bergogno itself should be considered separately: there is a car park at the entrance to the hamlet, while the forest can be accessed from there.

Lago dei Pini is a natural area with public access. Leguigno offers a different perspective: from there, the view extends over the peaks of Parco del Gigante and the valleys below, across the Val d'Enza area as far as Parma. The Natura 2000 site IT4030018 includes Casina. These different features give you different starting points for planning: a publicly accessible natural area, a forest with specific named features, and a place noted for its views.

Crafts, architecture and local life

Ars Canusina refers to the traditional crafts of the former lands of Matilde di Canossa. It is inspired by the Romanesque ornamental motifs of the Matildic area. The original production standards are protected for embroidery, ceramics, leather, repoussé metalwork, and bas-reliefs in wood and stone. This brings ornamental inspiration together with a wide range of materials and craft techniques.

Individual places also offer specific cultural points of interest. The church of Cortogno dates from the 18th century and is dedicated to Saint George, San Giorgio. Bergogno is one of the best-preserved hamlets in the Reggio Emilia area and is considered a place of environmental and architectural interest. Please note the limited accessibility when visiting; there is a car park at the entrance to the hamlet.

Castello di Sarzano includes a keep and monumental areas intended for visits. Check the latest visitor information before your visit. In the heart of Casina, Parco Pineta is a green space with an open-air theatre for summer events and performances. In Leguigno, the parish church of San Giovanni Battista is accessible; the area in front is surfaced with gravel. Alongside nature and hiking, Casina therefore offers a variety of architectural and cultural attractions.

Discover more destinations: Poviglio, Salvaterra, Canossa, Gualtieri, Castelnovo Ne' Monti, Castelnovo Di Sotto, San Martino In Rio, Monteduro.

For the broader travel overview: Reggio Emilia.