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Italy
Tuscany
Siena
Gaiole In Chianti

Brolio Castle – Il leccione - secular oak loop from Lecchi

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Bike touring routes & trails
Italy
Tuscany
Siena
Gaiole In Chianti

Brolio Castle – Il leccione - secular oak loop from Lecchi

Hard

4.7

(42)

646

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Brolio Castle – Il leccione - secular oak loop from Lecchi

03:34

45.2km

880m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 12, 2026

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302 m

Castello di Ama

Highlight • Castle

An exceptional conservative restoration integrated with contemporary works of art. One of the most prestigious Chianti Classico labels is also produced.

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2

12.4 km

L’Eroica café

Highlight • Cafe

An institutional place for every Eroica tour, the Agribar Caffè Brolio is located in the heart of the Chianti Classico area, at the foot of the Brolio Castle, opposite the entrance to the Brolio Enoteca. Ideal for a stop along the ride, tasty breakfasts and snacks with an authentic Tuscan flavour. It presents gadgets from the well-known permanent L'Eroica route, together with some vintage bikes on display.

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3

12.4 km

Climb up to Castello di Brolio

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Crossing the entrance gate to Brolio Castle, you enter a dirt road that proceeds steeply uphill surrounded by trees.
You can pedal while enjoying the refreshment of the branches that guide you to the 12th century castle.

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13.3 km

Brolio Castle

Highlight • Castle

The castle of Brolio, surrounded by the vines that produce the most famous wines in the world. For bicycle lovers it is located on the permanent route of the Eroica, for wine lovers its cellar cannot miss a visit.

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5

14.7 km

Vineyards of Brolio (Chianti)

Highlight • Natural

View of Siena

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6

18.3 km

Il leccione - secular oak

Highlight • Natural Monument

The "Leccione" is a secular tree and represents an iconic icon of Gaiole in Chianti. With the splendid panorama of Siena in the background, these two majestic holm oaks embrace each other, creating a perfect frame for a unique panorama.
The particularity of this centuries-old specimen absolutely deserves a souvenir photo! Don't miss it when you visit this wonderful location.

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7

20.7 km

Cypress Avenue Near Lucignano

Highlight • Natural

In the direction of the castle of Brolio, the climb will be pleasant and panoramic, with a possible stop for water in the small village of Lucignano, and photos with the legendary leccione.

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26.7 km

Colors of Chianti Vineyards

Highlight • Natural

Panoramic view of chianti wine yard

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45.2 km

End point

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Way Types & Surfaces

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27.7 km

10.8 km

4.70 km

1.68 km

262 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

24.1 km

11.2 km

8.77 km

1.19 km

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Highest point (520 m)

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Wednesday 8 July

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