Hiking Parco delle Mura

Join us to explore Genoa through a hiking route in Parco delle Mura. Enjoy a cable car ride with views of ancient forts in a natural setting.

Hiking Parco delle Mura

We'll meet at Via Carlo Targa in Genoa to begin our hike in the Parco delle Mura Natural Area. This area features the longest defensive system in Europe.

Leaving historic downtown Genoa, we will walk to the Zecca-Righi funicular railway, one of the oldest in the area. In 15 minutes, we will reach the highest part of the city, perfect for exploration.

Parco delle Mura spans about 900 hectares (2,223 acres) and is home to many protected species. Keep an eye out for wildlife on our route, which includes a butterfly trail where these insects reproduce.

During the hike, we will view the Forti della Superba and the Mura Nuove, historical military structures built in the Ligurian Apennines to defend against Savoyard attacks. Notably, it is the second longest wall in the world after the Great Wall of China.

We will conclude our hike with a visit to a typical tavern for a breakfast of focaccia and crackers.

Finally, we will take the funicular back to Genoa, concluding our tour after 4 hours of activity.