Hiking Parco delle Mura

Join us as we uncover Genoa from new heights and take on a hiking route through Parco delle Mura. Hop in a cable car and see ancient forts surrounded by nature!

Hiking Parco delle Mura

We'll meet at Via Carlo Targa in Genoa to start a hiking route through the Parco delle Mura Natural Area. This area features the longest defensive system in Europe.

As we leave the historic downtown of Genoa, we'll walk to the Zecca-Righi funicular railway. Within 15 minutes, we’ll reach the highest part of the city. At the top, we will explore this natural space.

Parco delle Mura covers about 900 hectares (2,223 acres) and houses numerous protected species. Our route includes a stroll through the butterfly trail, an area where butterflies reproduce.

During the hike, we will see the Forti della Superba and the Mura Nuove, military structures built in the Ligurian Apennines for defense against Savoyard attacks. It is the second longest wall in the world after the Great Wall of China.

To conclude our hiking route, we’ll stop at a typical tavern for a breakfast of focaccia and crackers. We will then take the funicular back to Genoa and conclude our tour after 4 hours of activity.