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Castelnuovo Di Garfagnana

Ariostesca Fortress – Stone Bridge of Via San Rocco loop from Fortezza di Mont'Alfonso

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Italy
Tuscany
Lucca
Castelnuovo Di Garfagnana

Ariostesca Fortress – Stone Bridge of Via San Rocco loop from Fortezza di Mont'Alfonso

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Ariostesca Fortress – Stone Bridge of Via San Rocco loop from Fortezza di Mont'Alfonso

02:07

7.10km

210m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 26, 2026

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2.60 km

Mont'Alfonso Fortress

Highlight • Castle

A ruin with a stunning view! Unfortunately, as with all tourist attractions, there's a lot of trash. It's still worth a visit.

There's a large parking lot right in front of the gate, so you don't have to walk up.

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4.20 km

Don Quixote

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Don Quixote, mounted on his horse Rocinate at Rocca Ariostesca, (ancient city gate) he continues his battle alone…
A nice location to take a picture with Don Quixote.

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4.30 km

View of Castelnuovo di Garfagnana

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The small town of Garfagnana is located in the mountainous region of the same name in the Italian province of Lucca. A beautiful little place with a wonderful church.

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4.41 km

Drinking Water Fountain

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One of the city's many drinking water fountains where you can cool off.

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4.44 km

Ariostesca Fortress

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The Rocca Ariostesca is the symbolic monument of Castelnuovo di Garfagnana. Dominating the central Piazza Umberto, it takes its name from the poet Ludovico Ariosto who was replaced as governor …

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6.72 km

Stone Bridge of Via San Rocco

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quiet hamlet in a beautiful setting. Old buildings and old bridge.

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7.10 km

End point

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.57 km

2.08 km

694 m

294 m

226 m

216 m

Surfaces

2.19 km

2.11 km

1.66 km

779 m

339 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (440 m)

Lowest point (270 m)

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Wednesday 15 July

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Comments

July 15, 2021,Hike 15.07.2021 18:03
Nice walk partly in the shade starts not so steep but gets steep with a magnificent view a the top. Managed to complete the hike in ordinary sneakers.
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