Passo dello Strofinatoio
Hiking Highlight
Recommended by 185 out of 187 hikers
This Highlight is in a protected area
Please check local regulations for: IT4050002 - SIC-ZPS - Parco Regionale Corno alle Scale
Location: San Marcello Piteglio, Pistoia, Tuscany, Italy
Best Hikes to Passo dello Strofinatoio
- Intermediate
4.7
(323)
1,026
Laghetto del Cavone and Lago Scaffaiolo – loop in the Parco Regionale del Corno alle Scale03:33
8.84km
530m
Intermediate4.7
(299)
915
From Laghetto di Cavone to Lago Scaffaiolo passing through Corno alle Scale – loop tour03:36
8.79km
540m
Expert5.0
(8)
46
From Rifugio Segavecchia to Punta Sofia and Corno alle Scale – loop tour06:59
13.1km
1,170m
Tips
The Passo dello Strofinatoio separates Monte Cornaccio from the southern ridge of Corno alle Scale. Some archaeologists argue that Hannibal could have passed through here during the Second Punic War, to descend into Etruria.
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Strofinatoio Pass, crossroads between Emilia and Tuscany
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Description
Location: San Marcello Piteglio, Pistoia, Tuscany, Italy
Best Hikes to Passo dello Strofinatoio
- Intermediate
4.7
(323)
1,026
Laghetto del Cavone and Lago Scaffaiolo – loop in the Parco Regionale del Corno alle Scale03:33
8.84km
530m
Intermediate4.7
(299)
915
From Laghetto di Cavone to Lago Scaffaiolo passing through Corno alle Scale – loop tour03:36
8.79km
540m
Expert5.0
(8)
46
From Rifugio Segavecchia to Punta Sofia and Corno alle Scale – loop tour06:59
13.1km
1,170m
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