The Padule and the itineraries in the green

A city rich of history in a landscape to be discovered. The journey into the beauty begins from the basin of the Padule di Fucecchio, the largest inland freshwater swamp in peninsular Italy. In this protected area, which can be visited for educational and tourist purposes, there are more than 200 species of birds.  Its formation is obviously very ancient, due to the stagnation of the waters coming from the heights of the Valdinievole, whose outflow was prevented by the alluvial deposits of the Arno. The Usciana channel is the only outlet and, along its route, there is a suggestive itinerary to be covered on foot or by mountain bike.

Young and old can discover the unpredictable and extraordinary world of nature even walking through the woods of Cerbaie, low hills with a gentle profile that extend for two thirds of the municipal territory, between the basin of the marshes of Bientina and Fucecchio. Immersed in a rich vegetation, and surrounded by the typical fauna of the Tuscan forests and spots, there are paths and paths that allow you to explore the area for several kilometers. Cerbaie also hosts nature initiatives, educational workshops and environmental education.

To discover the initiatives of knowledge and enhancement organized by the Padule Association, consult the website www.associazioneilpadule.it
For further information on the tour itineraries and events promoted by the Research, Documentation and Promotion Centre of the Padule di Fucecchio, visit the website www.zoneumidetoscane.it
To discover the hiking trails of Cerbaie and the program of trekking visit the website www.ecocerbaie.it