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Castelvecchio Ruins – Piazza dei Priori, Volterra loop from San Donato

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Castelvecchio Ruins – Piazza dei Priori, Volterra loop from San Donato

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Castelvecchio Ruins – Piazza dei Priori, Volterra loop from San Donato

04:27

43.4km

1,200m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 9, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 20.2 km for 66 m

After 21.4 km for 165 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.14 km

Castelvecchio Trail

Highlight • Trail

CASTELVECCHIO is a nature reserve immersed in a forest. Some stretches it may be necessary to get off the bike and do some portage but it is worth it

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2.31 km

Castelvecchio Ruins

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Currently blocked due to danger of collapse (07.06.2017)

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2.52 km

Punta della Ronda Tower Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

The detour is worthwhile, and officially the ruin is closed. It almost falls over ;-)

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3.23 km

Castelvecchio Trail, Riserva Naturale di Castelvecchio

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Castelvecchio di San Gimignano was a town located in the municipality of San Gimignano, now in ruins. It can be reached via this route which however has sections for experts. …

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8.93 km

Poggio Allegro

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Coming down from Volterra in the direction of Siena you can take a glimpse on the left before the Stradauto dealership, this takes us to the road that passes by …

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21.2 km

Piazza dei Priori, Volterra

Highlight • Historical Site

The city of Volterra stands on a hill between the Era and Cecina valleys, surrounded by two historic city walls: one dating back to the Etruscan era and the other …

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21.4 km

View of Volterra from Piazza Martiri della Libertà

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From here you have a fantastic view of the plain with the imposing prison in the back. In normal times, life rages here during the day. Nevertheless, the place has …

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40.3 km

Trail to the Castle in the Castelvecchio Nature Reserve

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Wouldn't recommend if it's wet

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43.4 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

25.1 km

9.85 km

4.32 km

3.08 km

1.16 km

Surfaces

27.2 km

6.11 km

4.75 km

4.01 km

894 m

527 m

Elevation

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Highest point (600 m)

Lowest point (180 m)

Weather

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Sunday 5 July

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Castelvecchio Ruins – Piazza dei Priori, Volterra loop from San Donato

Castelvecchio Trail

Castelvecchio Ruins

Punta della Ronda Tower Ruins

Castelvecchio Trail, Riserva Naturale di Castelvecchio

Poggio Allegro

Piazza dei Priori, Volterra

View of Volterra from Piazza Martiri della Libertà

Trail to the Castle in the Castelvecchio Nature Reserve

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