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Vagli Sotto

Lake Vagli - Ring tour

Easy

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Lake Vagli - Ring tour

01:23

5.16km

70m

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Embark on the easy Lake Vagli - Ring tour, a scenic hike in Tuscany, Italy, that takes you around the region's largest hydroelectric basin. This route offers diverse landscapes, nestled between the dramatic Apuan Alps and the Italian Apennines, with wild, green surroundings. You will enjoy picturesque views of the lake and the 92-meter-high Vagli Lake Dam as you navigate varied terrain, including paved, asphalt, gravel, and unpaved sections. The entire loop is 3.2 miles (5.2 km) long, involves a minimal elevation gain of 220 feet (67 metres), and typically takes about 1 hour and 23 minutes to complete.

This accessible trail is suitable for all skill levels, making it an ideal choice if you are looking for a relaxed outdoor experience. The paths are generally easy to navigate, welcoming a wide range of hikers. Since the trail is classified as easy, you can expect a comfortable journey without demanding climbs or difficult sections, perfect for a leisurely stroll or a family outing.

What makes this area truly unique is the history beneath the waters of Lake Vagli. The artificial lake conceals the submerged village of Fabbriche di Careggine, a

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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1.09 km

War Memorial

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A statue in honor of the Italian Air Force: to remember that the VAM is history and cannot be forgotten. so that the youth of today and tomorrow can imitate those who proudly fulfilled their duties as exemplary citizens.

Giuseppe Agnesina 43rd VAM Course

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1.27 km

Tibetan Bridge over Lake Vagli

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Panoramic Tibetan bridge that crosses Vagli Lake at its point of issue in the Edron River

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2.26 km

Lake Vagli

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With its 34 million cubic meters of water, Lake Vagli is the largest hydroelectric basin in Tuscany. The dam that blocks the course of the Edron stream is 92 meters high and has the crown accessible to the public. Its waters hide an entire town and only when the lake is emptied, the last time it was in 1994, does Fabbriche di Careggine come back to life for a summer.

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5.16 km

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2.64 km

2.26 km

265 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

1.52 km

1.39 km

1.19 km

1.03 km

< 100 m

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Friday 10 July

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September 20, 2024,Lago di Vagli - Ronde tocht
Before you go on this walk, read the interesting information via this link ciaotutti.nl/reizen-door-italie/toscane/lago-di-vagli-en-het-verzonken-spookdorp-fabbriche-di-careggine

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Today we set off very early to escape the midday heat. After a long drive through the mountains and narrow roads, we started at a car park in a small Fontana delle Monache. It was still pleasantly cool and we reached Lago di Vagli relatively quickly. Birds were chirping everywhere and the atmosphere was great. Before the tour we took …

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