Lucchio: Rocca, Churches and Trails on Penna di Lucchio

Lucchio combines a striking elevation with churches, mountain relief and a hiking trail that begins directly in the village. The Rocca di Lucchio and its village rise 670 metres above sea level over the surrounding valleys. This makes Lucchio a destination for anyone who does not want to plan culture and landscape separately, but instead wants to combine both in a manageable stay.

Between the Rocca, valleys and limestone relief

The view of the landscape around Penna di Lucchio and Memoriante is particularly impressive. The two mountains form an extensive limestone relief group. Memoriante is separated from Penna di Lucchio by a saddle at an elevation of 1,049 metres and reaches 1,151 metres itself. The relief extends southeast along the ridge that separates the middle Lima Valley from the “Svizzera Pesciatina”. The described landscape area also includes Monte Lischeta, Monte Granaio and the entire plateau of Croce a Veglia.

The elevation of Penna di Lucchio also shapes orientation in the area: it reaches 1,176 metres. Those who like to weigh a cultural focus against a stay in the landscape when planning a trip will therefore find two clearly recognisable sides of the same destination here. The Rocca and the village represent the historic character of the place, while the limestone relief group directs the view towards the surrounding mountain landscape.

Churches as cultural points of reference

The Church of S. Pietro is located on the northeastern edge of the settlement of Lucchio. Its location makes it a fixed point of reference for exploring the area. Santa Maria delle Aie is considered the oldest church in Lucchio and complements this cultural focus with another distinct aspect. If different interests come together in your travel group, churches, the village and the landscape can therefore be included in a single day’s itinerary without reducing Lucchio to one attraction alone.

Those interested in culture can get to know Lucchio through its churches and the Rocca; those who want to focus on the landscape can orient themselves towards Penna di Lucchio, Memoriante and the ridge described above. This does not imply a fixed order or length of stay, so you can set the pace of your trip yourself.

Hiking trail and getting to Lucchio

A hiking trail begins in Lucchio and follows trail marker 88 up the wooded eastern slope of Penna di Lucchio. The starting point in the village thus combines a visit to the town with a specific route into the landscape. When planning, you should note that the route leads uphill along the wooded eastern slope; this does not include any information about its duration, difficulty or a possible continuation.

Lucchio can be reached from the Brenner State Road via the turn-off at Tana a Termini. This information helps you take arrival into account as a separate planning step. When choosing accommodation, you can then decide whether proximity to the historic character of the village, access to the hiking trail or the landscape around Penna di Lucchio and Memoriante should be your priority. This makes searching for a hotel or other accommodation a question of the desired character of the trip, not just the name of the place.

Other places to include in your travel plans

If you would like to get to know other places besides Lucchio and compare your options: Benabbio, Longoio-Mobbiano, Fornoli, Scesta, Casabasciana, Granaiola, Montefegatesi and Lugliano.

For the higher-level travel overview: Bagni Di Lucca.