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Masso del Diavolo

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Masso del Diavolo

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Masso del Diavolo

Recommended by 16 hikers out of 19

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Please check local regulations for: Area naturale protetta di interesse locale Pietramarina

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Location: Carmignano, Prato, Tuscany, Italy

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1. Sassone Viewpoint – Sant'Alluccio Tower loop from Limite sull'Arno

11.0km

03:14

320m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Masso del Diavolo – Cupola FR3 loop from Limite sull'Arno

8.28km

02:30

250m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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3. Birillone Tower – Masso del Diavolo loop from Limite sull'Arno

4.65km

01:27

180m

Intermediate hike. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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Tom

October 18, 2023

Just a nice place!

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i' Lupo che cammina

May 7, 2024

Devil's Boulder.
It is a particular monolith located on the edge of a plateau surrounded by centenary holm oaks, similar - with smaller dimensions - to the so-called Etruscan Pyramid of Bomarzo.
On the boulder there are writings that probably date back to a couple of centuries ago and indecipherable signs but what is most striking are the deep grooves perhaps due to uses and rituals that are lost in the mists of time. It is called "The Devil's Boulder" and is surrounded by centuries-old holm oaks in the Pietramarina woods, one of the most mysterious environments of Montalbano. The boulder is located near an area occupied by an Etruscan settlement, perhaps a sacrificial altar renamed "of the devil" by Christians to exorcise its pagan affiliation or, as a legend has it, "of the devil" because the devil left the the imprint of his hoof.
However, the “Masso di Pietramarina” makes this corner of Montalbano suggestive and mysterious. It was also in a strategic position, given that from the top it is possible to see the sea.

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Elevation 610 m

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Location: Carmignano, Prato, Tuscany, Italy

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Masso del Diavolo

1. Sassone Viewpoint – Sant'Alluccio Tower loop from Limite sull'Arno

2. Masso del Diavolo – Cupola FR3 loop from Limite sull'Arno

3. Birillone Tower – Masso del Diavolo loop from Limite sull'Arno

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