Discover Apecchio

Apecchio lies at the foot of Monte Nerone, between the Marche and Umbria, near the confluence of the Biscubio and Menatoio rivers. Numerous trails and waterways shape the landscape. For planning a trip, you can choose from several themes: a specific hiking route, cycling routes, karst formations, and architecture and culture.

Hiking, Cycling and Karst Landscapes

Sentiero 236 leads from Apecchio through wooded terrain to Acquapartita. From there, you can continue along Sentiero Italia towards Serravalle di Carda or Umbria. Check trail conditions before setting out, as they can vary. Apecchio is also a stage on the Ciclo Appenninica Alte Marche; around the town, there are cycling routes on gravel tracks and paved roads. The routes also differ in their locations: Sentiero 236 leads from Apecchio to Acquapartita and onwards to Sentiero Italia, while the cycling routes are around the town.

Limestone and karst landscapes shape the terrain on Monte Nerone, with gorges, caves and crevices. The landscape is suited to hiking, mountain biking, climbing, caving and canyoning. Unlike the specific route along Sentiero 236, the focus here is on a wide range of landforms and activities.

Bridge, Palazzo and Theatre

The Ponte Medievale, also known as Ponte a Schiena d’Asino, is a stone bridge dating from the 14th century that crosses the Biscubio. It can only be crossed on foot. Palazzo Ubaldini is a 15th-century aristocratic palace. Its loggia has eight columns, and its vaulted underground rooms now house the Museo dei Fossili e Minerali del Monte Nerone. The building brings together palatial architecture and its present-day use as a museum. The dates distinguish the two structures: the bridge dates from the 14th century, while the aristocratic palace dates from the 15th century.

Museum and Seasonal Opening Hours

The Museo dei Fossili e Minerali del Monte Nerone displays a palaeontological collection, most of which comes from Monte Nerone and includes ammonites and other prehistoric remains. This creates a connection with the landscape: Monte Nerone defines the natural theme through its limestone and karst, while most of the museum's collection comes from the mountain.

Palazzo Ubaldini is also home to the Teatro G. Perugini. It has 42 seats, and the Società Filodrammatica Apecchiese stages dialect comedies throughout the year. The museum and theatre have different cultural focuses: the museum centres on palaeontological finds, while the theatre presents dialect comedies.

The museum's opening hours vary by season: from 1 October to 30 June, it is open on Sundays, public holidays and the days before public holidays from 10:30 to 12:30 and from 15:00 to 18:00. From 1 July to 30 September, it is open daily from 10:30 to 12:30 and from 16:00 to 19:00. Check the opening hours before your visit.

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