Route Thematic
On Foot
With Your Dog
Experience Guide
Welcome to the Breath Trail, a place where time slows down and nature becomes a master of well-being. Here, every step is an opportunity to reconnect with yourself through breath, silence, and deep listening to nature.
How to Experience the Breath Trail
- Walk mindfully: move slowly, listening to the sound of your steps and the natural rhythm of your breath.
- Turn off your phone: give yourself a moment of Social Detox, setting aside technology to rediscover authentic connection with your surroundings.
- Listen with the 5 senses: smell the earth and trees, observe the details of the forest, touch the tree bark, taste the pure air, listen to the birdsong and the rustling of the wind.
- Slow down and take breaks: along the trail, you will find resting points where you can stop to observe the landscape and let your breath harmonize with nature.
Experiences along the trail
- Forest Bathing: immerse yourself in nature without haste, letting the forest envelop you with its beneficial energy.
- Walking meditation: synchronize your steps with your breath, making each movement an act of presence and awareness.
- Regenerating silence: let silence be your guide, allowing the mind to relax and find clarity.
- Yoga and meditation: in dedicated areas, you can stop to practice simple breathing exercises, stretches, or moments of meditation.
- Belvedere Point: a special place to observe the landscape, let go of thoughts, and simply be.
An even more immersive experience
For those seeking a deeper and guided journey, it is possible to experience the Breath Trail accompanied by professionals experienced in Forest Bathing, Yoga, Mindfulness, and holistic disciplines. With their guidance, you can experience an even more intense and transformative immersion, allowing yourself to be led on an unforgettable sensory and inner journey.
An Invitation to Awareness
The Breath Trail is not just a path in nature, but an inner journey. Every experience here is an opportunity to slow down, listen, and find harmony.
Meditating in the Woods
Meditating in the woods offers numerous benefits for the mind and body. Immersed in nature, stress is reduced, improving emotional balance. Contact with trees and silence enhances concentration and creativity. The fresh air and natural sounds lower blood pressure and strengthen the immune system. Walking or sitting among the trees promotes mindfulness, increasing awareness and reducing anxiety. Sunlight stimulates the production of serotonin, improving mood. Moreover, the woods provide a sense of deep connection with nature, promoting relaxation and inner well-being.
On Foot
Duration
Half Day
Length
6 Km
Difficulty
Easy
Difference
356 Mt
MTB/EBIKE
Not recommended
The route goes through the following paths and trails
CAI Trails
nr. 38 - nr. 00
Trails
Sentiero Italia SOFT 14
Route Description
The trail, of short duration and easily accessible to everyone, starts from Passo del Giogo (882 m), a place where history was made. During the Second World War, Passo del Giogo was a strategic point of the Gothic Line, the main German defensive line in Italy. In September 1944, the Allied forces, in particular the 2nd US Corps, launched an offensive to break through this defensive line. After five days of intense fighting, they managed to conquer the heights of Monticelli and Monte Altuzzo, located south of the pass and defended by the 4th Parachute Division of the Luftwaffe. Today, Passo del Giogo is a place of historical memory. Near the pass, you can find the Rifredo Mugello meteorological station, managed by the Italian Air Force meteorological service, important for studying the climate of the area.
From the pass, after a short climb, you reach Monte Altuzzo (925 m), which is remembered every year for the battle that took place between the Allies and the German forces. You then retrace your steps and begin the loop trail.
Meditating in the woods helps deeply relax and relieve stress through contact with nature. The fresh air and sounds of the forest promote concentration and stimulate creativity. Breathing harmonizes with the natural rhythm, promoting balance and well-being. The green of the trees and the light filtering through the leaves bring calm to the mind and help reduce blood pressure. This practice allows you to reconnect with yourself, increasing awareness and inner peace.
You soon reach a panoramic point. A viewpoint offers health benefits, helping to reconnect with slower and more natural rhythms.
Observing the landscape alleviates stress and calms the mind, promoting deep relaxation. Letting your gaze wander towards the horizon expands inner vision, stimulating creativity and mental clarity. Breathing fresh air at altitude improves oxygenation and gives energy. The silence and beauty of nature facilitate meditation and increase awareness. Taking a break from daily frenzy helps find balance and harmony with oneself. A crossroads in the woods is a suggestive place where trails meet, offering an immersive experience in nature. Each path reveals unique tones, from the colors of the leaves to the play of light filtering through the branches. The scents of moss, resin, and damp earth awaken the senses. The birdsong, the whisper of the wind, and the sound of footsteps on the leaves create a relaxing symphony. The trees, with their changing shapes, tell stories of seasons and passing time. Pausing at this point means reconnecting with nature, listening to your breath, and choosing your own path.
Meditative walking is an exercise in awareness where each step is taken with intention, harmonizing breath with movement to promote relaxation and full attention to the present moment.
The loop ends by returning to Passo del Giogo.
Forest Bathing
Forest Bathing, or Shinrin-Yoku in Japanese, is a practice of immersing oneself in nature. It involves walking slowly in a forest, using the five senses to connect with the surrounding environment. Breathing the air rich in essential oils released by the trees reduces stress, lowers blood pressure, and strengthens the immune system. Contact with nature promotes mental relaxation, stimulates creativity, and improves mood. Without intense physical effort, Forest Bathing helps find balance and well-being, offering a moment of peace and harmony with oneself and the environment.