Da_Trebbio_a_Villa_Medicea_di_Cafaggiolo
Itinerary
Connection to Cafaggiolo
A highly evocative itinerary in the heart of Medicean Mugello, among woods, historic farmsteads, and Renaissance architecture, linking the Medici Villa of Trebbio to the Medici Castle of Cafaggiolo while crossing one of the most authentic landscapes of the Mugello. Check for any restrictions regarding access to the Castle of Cafaggiolo. From Trebbio, the route descends through olive groves and woods along a historic farm road, with wide views over the valley. The path passes Casa Doccioli, a small rural settlement linked to the sharecropping tradition. It continues through shaded stretches and cultivated clearings, following the ancient agricultural layout of the territory. At Casa Marrione, the landscape opens up and reveals the plain of Cafaggiolo. Arrival at the castle conveys the Medici family’s strategic vision for controlling the territory. The route is short, mostly downhill, and suitable for an easy excursion. An itinerary that combines nature, history, and the memory of the Tuscan agricultural landscape.
