A circular panoramic route with views over Scandiano and the entire plain. Along the way, you will cross various points of interest, such as the characteristic Three Crosses of Monte Vangelo, the badlands, the Great Oak, and the mud mud-volcanoes.
The route partly follows the Spallanzani Trail, CAI trail 604, and the mud-volcanoes trail. In the first few kilometers, there is a possibility of meeting hikers and cyclists on days with fine weather. However, after about three kilometers, you leave the "main road" and cross a beautiful area of badlands. You continue descending toward the Rio Peligaro and then climb the flanks of Monte Vangelo, a barren stretch where it is easy to spot roe deer. This climb is the only somewhat complicated section of the route. Once you reach the top of Monte Vangelo, the route continues on more frequented stretches. The descent back toward Ventoso is partially paved. On days with fine weather, there are highly panoramic views of the Apennines.
