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Things to see in Loiano (Italy): 38 places and when to go
Loiano is a town in Italy, and this site lists 38 places in and around it, mainly Nature (21), Mountains (14), Wildlife (7). The best known are Kainua, Mount Bibele and Monte Adone. The best time to come is April to June and September to October; also possible: November to March and July to August. In June there are 15 h 19 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 41. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Italy · 44.2591, 11.3345
- Places
- 38 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (21) · Mountains (14) · Wildlife (7) · History (6) · Hiking (5) · Stargazing (3)
- Best time
- April to June and September to October.
- Also possible
- November to March and July to August.
- Nearest airport
- BLQ Bologna, 31 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Monte Oggioli, at 1,290 m.
What to see in Loiano
The places in and around Loiano, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- KainuaEtruscan city13 km
- Mount BibeleMountain in Italy3.3 km
- Monte AdoneMountain in Italy9.6 km
- Parco regionale storico di Monte SoleProtected area in Italy (EUAP0184)13 km
- Contrafforte PliocenicoProtected area in Italy9.9 km
- Rocca di BadoloMountain in Italy13 km
- Monte BastioneMountain in Italy13 km
- Monte BeniMountain in Italy12 km
- Monte CandaMountain in Italy9.5 km
- Monte CapraraMountain in the Tuscan-Emilian Apennines, in Italy12 km
- Mount of CucchiMountain in Italy11 km
- Monte delle FormicheMountain in Italy7.8 km
- Monte OggioliMountain in Italy9.8 km
- Monte SalvaroMountain in Italy14 km
- Poggio del FalchettoMountain in Italy11 km
- Via degli DeiHiking trail in Italy14 km
- abitato etrusco - celtico di Pianella di Monte SavinoArchaeological site3.8 km
- La Martina, Monte GurlanoProtected area in the metropolitan city of Bologna, Italy5.6 km
- Media Valle del SillaroProtected area in Italy9.3 km
- Monte AbelleMountain in Italy12 km
- Monte dei Cucchi, Pian di BalestraProtected area in Italy10 km
- Monte Sole Protected AreaProtected area in the province of Bologna, Italy13 km
- Archaeological Museum "Luigi Fantini", MonterenzioMuseum in Monterenzio (Bologna), Italy9.4 km
- necropolis of Monte TamburinoArchaeological site in Monterenzio, Italy3.6 km
And the other 14, by what you come to do:
- History: Monterenzio Vecchio necropolis, stipe votiva etrusca, Balena della Val di Zena
- Nature: Riserva naturale Contrafforte Pliocenico, Sasso di San Zanobi
- Stargazing: Osservatorio astronomico di Loiano, Osservatorio G.D. Cassini, Telescopio "Zeiss" da 60 cm
- Hiking: Bivacco Poggio Savena, Via degli Dei: Tappa 2, Via degli Dei: Tappa 3, Via della Lana e della Seta: Tappa 2
- With kids: Piscina Monterenzio, Villaggio della Salute Più
When to go to Loiano
The best time to visit Loiano is April to June and September to October; also possible: November to March and July to August. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible9:02
- FebPossible10:14
- MarPossible11:38
- AprBest time13:14
- MayBest time14:35
- JunBest time15:19
- JulPossible15:01
- AugPossible13:51
- SepBest time12:17
- OctBest time10:44
- NovPossible9:22
- DecPossible8:41
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 19 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 41. In April, 35 of the 38 places are at their best.
When to go to Italy in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Loiano
The nearest main airport is Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ, Bologna), 31 km as the crow flies. How to get around Italy (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
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- Fanano62 places45 km
And all of Italy, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Loiano?
The best known: Kainua, Mount Bibele, Monte Adone, Parco regionale storico di Monte Sole, Contrafforte Pliocenico. In all, 38 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Loiano?
April to June and September to October; also possible: November to March and July to August. In June there are 15 h 19 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 41.
How do you get to Loiano?
The nearest main airport is Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ), 31 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Loiano as the destination and these 38 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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