Lake Gherardesca is a small natural body of resurgent water, what remains of Lake Bientina (or Sesto), the largest lake in Tuscany until the mid-19th century, before this portion of territory was reclaimed by the will of the Grand Duke Leopold II of Lorraine.
At the foot of Monte Pisano, one of the most important wetlands in Tuscany, about 30 hectares have become a special protection area for the protection of water birds.

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Rita

June 23, 2023

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Was a bit disappointing because the lake was barely visible, you could only look at it from above. On the route along the lake there was 2 meters high vegetation that could not be seen or passed through.

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Chiara

April 25, 2021

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wonderful place

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1. Lake Gherardesca — Ring tour

5.50km

01:28

60m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Lake Gherardesca loop from Biblioteca delle Figlie del Divino Amore

4.80km

01:16

40m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Lake Gherardesca – Lago La Gherardesca loop from Colle di Compito

7.58km

01:59

60m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 60 m

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Location: Capannori, Lucca, Tuscany, Italy

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Lake Gherardesca

1. Lake Gherardesca — Ring tour

2. Lake Gherardesca loop from Biblioteca delle Figlie del Divino Amore

3. Lake Gherardesca – Lago La Gherardesca loop from Colle di Compito

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