自然保護区ディアッチャボトロナのおすすめランニングルート

A new cycle path runs alongside the road for a few kilometers. After a few kilometers, however, it rejoins the old path, and cyclists with road bikes should return to the road.

The area currently known as the Diaccia Botrona Nature Reserve once contained a saltwater basin connected to the sea, which for centuries provided a significant economic source, ensuring the livelihood of the surrounding areas thanks to fishing, the fish trade, and the supply of salt. This enormous "piscaria" or fishpond, on which the castle stood, later became the toponym of the town, called Castiglione della Pescaia. Over the centuries, the Prile initially lost its salinity (the lake was declared a freshwater pond in 1386) and then gradually dried up, forming the marshy basins that characterize the wetland.

The area currently known as the Diaccia Botrona Nature Reserve once contained a saltwater basin connected to the sea, which for centuries provided a significant economic source, ensuring the livelihood of the surrounding areas thanks to fishing, the fish trade, and the supply of salt. This enormous "piscaria" or fishpond, on which the castle stood, later became the toponym of the town, called Castiglione della Pescaia. Over the centuries, the Prile initially lost its salinity (the lake was declared a freshwater pond in 1386) and then gradually dried up, forming the marshy basins that characterize the wetland.

Beautiful cycle path through Riserva Naturale Diaccia Botrona with its many beautiful Pineta's

On April 18, 2024, I tried to do this tour, but it was completely futile. Either the paths were inaccessible due to gates with locks and chains, or they were so overgrown that it would have been difficult to walk at best. It's a shame that the community doesn't support this beautiful tour better.

The seafront of Marina di Grosseto is a pleasant tree-lined avenue that runs along the beach. From here you can admire the colorful boats of the tourist port and the profile of Argentario on the horizon. Along the avenue there are numerous bathing establishments, restaurants, bars and shops, which make it a point of reference for life in Marina di Grosseto.

The splendid cycle path between Castiglione della Pescaia and Marina di Grosseto on safe and signposted asphalt is excellent for a trip in the area, a connection between the cities or for warming up before climbing the Castiglione climb or before entering the Diaccia Botrona Nature Reserve.

Located in the enchanting natural reserve of Isola Clodia, the area is home to ancient Roman remains and the remains of the Abbey of San Pancrazio al Fango, built on a Roman villa. Among the ruins, the sides and semicircular base of the apse can be partially seen, with sandstone filaretto walls and travertine ashlars.