Gola del Furlo
Acqualagna, Italy
A deep limestone gorge cut by the Candigliano river, where the ancient Via Flaminia runs beside a tunnel the Romans carved through the rock. Stop at the viewpoints to watch the cliffs rise on both sides; the gorge is also a nature reserve.
The Furlo Gorge is a deep ravine carved by the River Candigliano over millions of years between Monte Pietralata and Monte Paganuccio. The rock walls rise hundreds of metres. The ancient Via Flaminia already ran through this narrow pass; the great Roman gallery was cut into the rock in AD 76 under Emperor Vespasian and is still open to pedestrians and vehicles today. Beside it a smaller, older cutting survives.
The gorge lies within the state nature reserve, founded in 2001 and covering around 3,600 hectares. Golden eagles, peregrine falcons, owls, wolves and porcupines live there, among others. The Terrazza del Furlo, which you reach on a hiking trail, offers a view over the whole gorge. In the nearby municipality of Acqualagna, Italy's "truffle capital", the National Truffle Fair is held every autumn, usually between October and November.
- Nearest town
- Acqualagna, Italy
- Category
- Nature & parks
- GPS
- 43.6403, 12.7292
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually May and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in April, June, August and November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Getting there
- Italy: Motorway tolls. Tolls on most autostrade; pay at the barrier by card or cash. Motorway limit for cars: 130 km/h.
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Campsites nearby
- Area Sosta Abbazia FurloMotorhome stopover2 km from Gola del FurloTentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityShowersToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowed
- Il CiniscoCampsite14 km from Gola del FurloTentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityShowersToilets
- Camping SensazioneCampsite17 km from Gola del FurloTentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityWi-Fi
- Agriturismo Pronto CampiCampsite17 km from Gola del FurloTentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityShowersToilets
- Campeggio Casa TartufoCampsite18 km from Gola del FurloTentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityToilets
- Area camper – Barco DucaleMotorhome stopover18 km from Gola del Furlo · 60 pitchesMotorhomesElectricityWaste disposalFree
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FAQs
Where is Gola del Furlo?
Gola del Furlo is in Acqualagna, Italy, at GPS 43.6403, 12.7292. It is about 12 km from Urbino.
Can you camp near Gola del Furlo?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Area Sosta Abbazia Furlo, about 2 km away; within 25 km there are 17 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
What is there to see near Gola del Furlo?
Places worth a stop nearby: Ducal Palace of Urbino (12 km), Frasassi caves (33 km), Gradara castle (33 km) and San Leo fortress (42 km).
When is the best time to visit Gola del Furlo?
The most pleasant months are usually May and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in April, June, August and November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)