View of the Steaming Fumaroles – Natural Lagoon of the Biancane loop from Monterotondo Marittimo

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Monterotondo Marittimo

View of the Steaming Fumaroles – Natural Lagoon of the Biancane loop from Monterotondo Marittimo

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View of the Steaming Fumaroles – Natural Lagoon of the Biancane loop from Monterotondo Marittimo

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3.02km

120m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 18, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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476 m

View of the Geothermal Cooling Tower

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The view of the geothermal cooling tower of Monterotondo Marittimo (GR) is a peculiar example of integration between industrial architecture and natural landscape, often described as a striking contrast between technology and the wild nature of the Colline Metallifere.

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502 m

Geothermal Nature Park of the Biancane

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The Biancane Geothermal Natural Park, located in Monterotondo Marittimo (Grosseto), is an extraordinary protected geosites where geothermal energy surfaces, creating a lunar and surreal landscape nicknamed the "little Iceland of …

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912 m

View of the Biancane of Monterotondo

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Panorama

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1.48 km

Pond in the Monterotondo Marittimo Geothermal Area

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This little idyll appears unexpectedly. The first thing that caught my attention was the croaking of the frogs.

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2.16 km

View of the Steaming Fumaroles

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The Biancane Natural Park in Monterotondo Marittimo offers a unique panorama, where the white lunar-like terrain and smoking fumaroles overlook the Tyrrhenian coast. The experience is totally free and can …

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2.70 km

Natural Lagoon of the Biancane

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Inside the Biancane Park, a depression in the ground where geothermal waters rich in dissolved minerals collect.

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2.75 km

Biancane Nature Park

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The Biancane Nature Park (the name Biancane derives from the white color of the rocks) is an extraordinary area in which geothermal energy has decisively characterized the whole landscape. You …

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3.01 km

MUBIA - Geomuseum of the Biancane, Monterotondo Marittimo

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The MUBIA – Biancane Geomuseum in Monterotondo Marittimo is a key exhibition center for understanding the geothermal phenomena that characterize Tuscany's Metalliferous Hills. Through educational installations and historical documents, the …

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3.02 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.32 km

1.23 km

262 m

213 m

Surfaces

1.34 km

987 m

663 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (650 m)

Lowest point (530 m)

Weather

Saturday 17 October

21°C

14°C

48 %

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Max wind speed: 12.0 km/h

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Comments

September 30, 2025,Rundtour durch den Geopark bei Monterotondo

Impressive little hike.
It's great in cooler weather as the ground radiates warmth. 😀

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June 8, 2022,Monterotondo Marittima valle diavolo Geothermischer Naturweg

Contrary to expectations, there are 😊 geothermal power plants and also this worthwhile path. Tip: continue in the direction of Sasso for about 15 minutes from the top of the pass, then you will see the most beautiful fumeroles.

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