There is a small centro visitatori (visitors centre) in the middle of Foresta Umbra that houses a museum and nature centre with fossils, photographs, and stuffed animals and birds. Half-day guided hikes are available by reservation (€10 per person) and you can hire bikes (per hour/day €5/25) and buy walking maps (€2.50). The centre is on SP52bis close to the junction with SP528.
Museum & Nature Centre
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