6 locations from north to south where you can go forest bathing and rediscover yourself
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Walk and perceive nature barefoot or with your eyes closed. This is forest bathing, a truly green therapy that improves your mood, frees you from anxiety and regenerates your spirit. The technique comes from Japan, where it is called shinrin-yoku, which means bathing in the forest.
It is also possible to practice forest bathing in Italy. In this article, we provide you with a guide to discover the most beautiful woods from north to south, where you can rediscover yourself.
The Parco del Respiro in the woods of Paganella in Trentino
The Parco del Respiro is located in the woods of Fai della Paganella, a place that is open to anyone who wants to feel part of unspoilt nature. It is a 30-minute drive from Trento; here, you can experience the benefits of forest bathing in a beautiful beech forest.
Follow the Water and Beech trail to enter the forest where wild pine, larch and spruce also grow. Breathe in the scent of the trees and enjoy the walk with the sound of the streams in the background.
Oasi Zegna: discovering the beech forest
Oasi Zegna is located in Bielmonte, in Piedmont, in the Alta Valsessera. The nearest town is Biella, which is 30 minutes away by car. It is the perfect place to practice forest bathing in the beautiful beech forest, crossed by three specially created paths.
Walk in the woods, or stop to listen to the sounds of nature, breathe in the air full of scents. The best time to visit it is between June and September, when the beech trees are in the peak foliage period.
The Maremma Regional Park in Tuscany, combining woods and sea
In Tuscany, the perfect place for forest bathing is the Maremma Regional Park. It is located in the province of Grosseto and a stone's throw from the sea: here, the beauty of the unspoiled coastline also awaits you.
You can dedicate yourself to forest bathing independently, taking a walk in the Pineta Granducale, or participate in one of the day events organised by the park itself and visit it with the guidance of an expert. The route is 4 kilometres long, departing from the town of Pinottolai and arriving at the Ponte delle Tartarughe.
The MAB reserve in Molise: a paradise on the Apennines
The Collemeluccio-Montedimezzo nature reserve, in Molise, is a natural paradise and has been declared a UNESCO reserve, included in the Man And Biosphere programme.
Forest Bathing is practised here in Monte Di Mezzo, in a fairytale landscape, between the waters of the Trigno river and the Salcito stream. You are in the heart of the Molisano Apennines, a 40-minute drive from Isernia.
Wood Walks in the Abruzzo National Park
Enjoy the Wood Walks in the Abruzzo National Park among the centuries-old beech forests, such as the Pescasseroli Bosco Della Difesa ("Defence Forest"), where there is a 5-kilometre-long loop path between lichen-covered trunks.
For a longer walk, take the 16-kilometre trail that starts from Forca d'Acero and arrives at the Sanctuary of Monte Tranquillo. You can also walk in winter with snowshoes, truly an evocative experience.
Malabotta Wood nature reserve in Sicily
In the heart of the Nebrodi Mountains, about an hour and a half from Messina, lies the nature reserve of the Bosco di Malabotta, one of the oldest forests in Sicily.
Here, along the path of the Patriarchs, the centuries-old trees – beeches, Turkey oaks, chestnut trees, holm oaks and oaks – will welcome you under their leaves, for a unique forest bathing session.
Forest bathing is ready to surprise you: escape from the stress of everyday life and enjoy the joy of nature through a green and unforgettable therapy.
