On the Via degli Dei
Photo: Mongolo1984, CC BY-SA 4.0

Historic route

Via degli Dei

A path over the Apennines from Bologna to Florence that follows partly Roman and medieval roads and is usually walked in five to seven days.

At a glance

Starts in
Piazza Maggiore, Bologna
Ends in
Piazza della Signoria, Florence
Length
130 km
On foot
5–7 days
Countries
Italy

About the trail

The Via degli Dei links the two cities across forested ridges, old roads and mountain villages, with overnight stops in guesthouses. The name refers to mountain place names with ancient gods, such as Monte Adone and Monte Venere.