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The mines of Capoliveri – MTB on Elba Island

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Capoliveri

The mines of Capoliveri – MTB on Elba Island

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The mines of Capoliveri – MTB on Elba Island

03:49

33.2km

1,150m

Mountain biking

The town of Capoliveri stands perched on a hill on the slopes of Monte Calamita, and is one of the most characteristic and active towns on the Island of Elba. Its past is mainly linked to the mining activity of the magnetite mineral (from which the name Monte Calamita derives),…

Last updated: May 31, 2024

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Includes a segment that is highly dangerous

A part of this route comprises highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 30.0 km for 73 m

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2.81 km

Monte Calamita Lookout

Highlight • Viewpoint

The name of Monte Calamita derives from the iron ore that was extracted from the mines in the area: magnetite. The panorama from the top of the mountain ranges from Monte Capanne to Corsica.

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9.67 km

Vallone Mine

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The Vallone mine is a beautiful abandoned open-air mine. The rusty cars give the landscape a post-industrial type atmosphere with a particular charm.

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18.0 km

Calamita Mine

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The Calamita mine is the largest of the Capoliveri mines and dominates the south-east side of the Island of Elba. It starts from around 300 meters of Poggio Polveraio and reaches sea level, on the Costa dei Gabbiani.

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23.8 km

View of Elba’s bays from Villa Capo Calvo

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From this splendid road overlooking the sea you can enjoy an amazing view of the bays of Elba.

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33.2 km

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Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.6 km

13.2 km

2.36 km

1.05 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

16.9 km

10.5 km

3.25 km

1.83 km

711 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (380 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

Weather

Friday 17 July

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Comments

October 7, 2021,MBT Marathon 2021 Elba

We only did one lap, not three like the cracks 😉

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September 17, 2023,MTB Elba, ‪Monte Calamita 17.09.2023

It would seem that the route is not very long, the elevation gain is typical, but it's been a long time since we were as physically exhausted as on the Calamita singles on the island of Elba. Technically difficult terrain, rocky, large ascents and declines. Orca. We were probably the only group on analogs, everyone else was electrified. An interesting …

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April 10, 2023,20230410Die Minen von Capoliveri – Mountainbiken auf der Insel Elba

Was great. Lots of S2 with steep places. But we all did great 👏 had a lot of trails

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February 3, 2024,Bike park capoliveri Isola d'Elba

I created a tour starting from Capoliveri from the green route (east bank) and on the return transfer when it crosses the starting transfer of the black route (word cup) I continued on this. Same thing when the return transfer crosses the starting transfer of the red route (mines) I continued on this by making a branch halfway around the …

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May 24, 2024,CAPOLIVERI " LEGEND CUP "

Finally we are ready to face what should be the tour of the tours, at least for us.... Arrived in Capoliveri, we follow our track which takes us inside the town (very nice).. Then after a few KM the dirt road at first on beautiful dirt tracks, then here too the CAI paths are not long in coming. But what …

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September 2, 2023,Von Provincia di Livorno nach Provincia di Livorno

It was quite demanding. Among other things,
deep washouts, longitudinal grooves and plenty of single trails.
You should try to avoid a breakdown or “getting off” your bike.

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September 30, 2024,MTB Elba: Trailabenteuer im Bikepark Capoliveri

World Cup, Legend Cup, Enduro Trails, Lost Places, ...
The Capoliveri bike park on Monte Calamita not only has countless routes and variants for every ambitious mountain biker, it also has one of the most impressive landscapes and views on the island. Many of these highlights were created by humans, quarries and mining have left their mark. The trails on …

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July 7, 2024,Tracciato Capoliveri-Le miniere

Initial climb to Monte Calamita then descent on the mule track and followed by the single trek "la valle di fosco" which is very technical at times... you can always get off the bike... once you reach the mining museum you enter the RED LE MINIERE route and then continue until returning to Capoliveri.

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January 25, 2023

The town of Capoliveri stands perched on a hill on the slopes of Monte Calamita, and is one of the most characteristic and active towns on the Island of Elba. Its past is mainly linked to the mining activity of the magnetite mineral (from which the name Monte Calamita derives), as evidenced by the abandoned

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