The Meadows of Logarghena, located at 1,000 meters above sea level on the southeastern side of Mount Braiola, offer vast grasslands that stretch out like a panoramic balcony over the Magra Valley. From this vantage point, the view spans the surrounding landscape—from the majestic Apuan Alps to the peaks of the Apennines, dominated by Mount Marmagna.

In the past, these meadows were intensively used for cattle grazing—an activity that has since declined but still continues, with flocks of Massese sheep, recognizable by their characteristic dark coats, grazing here during the summer months.

Today, the Meadows of Logarghena are a popular destination for hiking, walking, and picnicking. In May, the fields are blanketed with blooming daffodils, while in late summer, they are dotted with a variety of mushrooms.

Several trails from here lead to Monte Orsaro, Monte Marmagna, and Lake Santo Parmense. Along the way, you can pass through blueberry-covered moorlands and stop at local shelters and bivouacs, including the Mattei Refuge, Tifoni Bivouac, and Mariotti Refuge.

Lake Paduli is an artificial lake located in the municipality of Comano, about 1 km from the Lagastrello Pass, on the border between Tuscany and Emilia-Romagna. Created by a dam on the Enza stream, the lake offers the chance to spend a day immersed in unspoiled nature, surrounded by beech woods.

Near the lake’s shores, where picnic areas are also available, you may spot groups of Ventasso horses grazing freely.

From the lake, you can set off on beautiful hikes in the Tuscan-Emilian Apennines, such as to Lake Squincio, Rifugio Città di Sarzana, or along the Apennine ridge. To reach Lake Paduli by car, drive through Licciana Nardi or Comano, following signs for Passo del Lagastrello. Just before reaching the pass, you’ll see the lake on your right.

The magnificent Valle Oscura Bridge, located just outside Groppodalosio—a hamlet of Pontremoli along the Via Francigena—has enabled the crossing of the Magra River since 1574. Nestled in a landscape of chestnut groves and terraced slopes, the bridge features a unique and remarkably steep 16-meter arch that has withstood centuries of time and floods, remaining an enduring symbol of the area.

The bridge connects Groppodalosio to Casalina via the current route of the Via Francigena. The easiest way to reach it is from Casalina, which is accessible by car. From there, a paved path leads directly to the bridge, taking about five minutes on foot.

To fully admire the beauty of the Valle Oscura Bridge, you can also descend into the riverbed near the bridge. Exercise caution, as the rocks can be slippery, but the reward is the refreshing waters of the Magra in a truly breathtaking setting.

The Pieve di Santo Stefano in Sorano, located in Filattiera in the heart of Lunigiana, is a solitary church built of river pebbles that has long served as a reference point for pilgrims traveling the Via Francigena. In addition to its religious function, the Pieve is an archaeological site of great interest, bearing witness to the peoples who have inhabited the region since ancient times.

Originally a place of worship dating back to prehistoric times, the church preserves a female Stele Statue, which was used as building material and is now embedded in the presbytery step in the right aisle. The surrounding area once housed a Roman farm, likely inhabited by the Gens Suria in the 1st century BC, and was later occupied in the 7th century by the Kastron Sereon, a Byzantine military garrison.

The church also preserves the memory of Leodgar—a bishop or Lombard gastald—who contributed to the Christianization of Lunigiana by destroying stone idols and founding places of hospitality. The church was mentioned in the 10th century by Sigeric, Archbishop of Canterbury, on his return journey from Rome. Despite its later isolation in the valley floor—following the fortification of the hill behind the town and the construction of the Church of San Giorgio between the 12th and 13th centuries—Santo Stefano di Sorano has maintained its religious functions.

Despite partial collapse in the 1990s, careful restoration work has revived this building of great historical value. The church features three naves supported by circular pillars, and next to it stands a low, squat bell tower resembling a watchtower. The apses, with pilasters and hanging arches, reveal architectural influences from northern Italy, as seen in many other buildings across Lunigiana.