The Path of Wool and Silk

From Bologna to Prato, through the Tuscan-Emilian Apennines,

among paths full of history, wild nature and ancient traditions

regions

days

kilometers

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the path

on foot

stages, elevation change, distance, duration, how to pack

by mountain bike

stages,elevation change, duration, distance, what to bring with you

more informations

basic information to know, map and credential, useful phone numbers

hai già la tua credenziale? Allora "attivala"!

Se hai acquistato la credenziale ti chiediamo di "attivarla": noi ti ruberemo solo due minuti ma tu ci regalerai la possibilità di migliorare i servizi della Via della Lana e della Seta perché potremo, nel pieno rispetto della tua privacy, registrare e analizzare i dati geografici e anagrafici dei camminatori e avere sempre sotto controllo chi è sul percorso per garantire la sicurezza di tutti!

Inoltre, attivando questa credenziale, potrai ritirare il gadget ufficiale ed esclusivo direttamente al tuo arrivo!

ATTIVA LA TUA CREDENZIALE

the territory

LIVING THE PATH

Hospitality & tradition

Come and discover the path! In this area you can plan your journey and find the accommodation where you can spend the night.

The path allows you to stop in the "classic" stages and in the half stages, to enjoy the path even more slowly.

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TASTING THE PATH

Food and wine

This route joins lands of excellent food and wine traditions and this is the perfect opportunity to taste and to discover this "path within the path"!

On this page you will also find the references of shops, tobacconists, pharmacies, etc.

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DISCOVERING THE PATH

Art, History & outdoor

The Path is marked by history and by the stories that have followed one another over the centuries. Enchanting medieval testimonies alternate with the clearly visible wounds of the Second World War and sacred art mixes with contemporary art ... A further journey through time!

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