Climb to Poggio Sentinella and descent to Cala Martina and Cala Violina — Round trip

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Climb to Poggio Sentinella and descent to Cala Martina and Cala Violina — Round trip

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Climb to Poggio Sentinella and descent to Cala Martina and Cala Violina — Round trip

02:43

8.99km

270m

Hiking

Embark on a moderate 5.6 miles (9.0 km) round trip hike that climbs 879 feet (268 metres) through the Natural Reserve of the Bandite of Scarlino, offering diverse terrain and coastal views. This route, which takes about 2 hours and 42 minutes to complete, leads you over peaks like Poggio…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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Area naturale protetta di interesse locale Costiere di Scarlino

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1.81 km

View of Poggio Carpineta and Elba Island

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Very original ascent and extremely exhausting in the heat.... although we hike a lot, it was very exhausting... definitely take a lot to drink with you

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2.95 km

View from Poggio Sentinella

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A raised point at about 250 meters above sea level, from here you can enjoy a beautiful view of the sea and the coast.

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4.68 km

Cala Martina

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A whole hour along the beautiful bays of the Thyrenian Mediterranean. It is mostly on shady paths with picturesque views over the Gulf of Follonica to Elba.

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6.12 km

Cala Violina

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The Cala Violina is one of the most beautiful bay in Tuscany.
She got her name from the sound - supposedly reminiscent of a violin - that sounds when you …

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8.99 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.68 km

897 m

678 m

542 m

205 m

Surfaces

4.84 km

3.17 km

897 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (160 m)

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Weather

Friday 23 October

21°C

11°C

13 %

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Comments

April 26, 2023,Salita al Poggio Sentinella e discesa a Cala Martina e Cala Violina — Giro ad anello

Very nice walk with beautiful views and climbing.

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June 26, 2023,Wanderung durch den Naturpark Scarlino

Start at the car park for Cala Civette beach. Costs: 50 cents/hour . You also need tickets for the beaches, but not if you "only" want to hike through the forest. The route runs over various paths (unfortunately heavily used by mountain bikes in some places) and offers great views of the coast.

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