カステルフォコニャーノのおすすめランニングルート

Here you can walk along this easy trail, immersing yourself in nature and enjoying the splendid, breathtaking views.

Situated at 1,592 meters above sea level, this imposing iron cross dominates the Pratomagno massif, offering spectacular 360° views spanning the Casentino, Valdarno, and the entire Tuscan Apennines. It's the iconic finish line of every climb, reached by traveling the spectacular panoramic roads that run along the mountain's ridge.

Alas... to reach the Pratomagno cross, you have to earn it. The more effort, the more satisfaction... at least for me.

Proper bike paths are rare, but this one is good and leads south from Poppi, always along the Arno River. It has a firm surface and is easy to ride.

Easy route along the ridge. Be careful though, with some steep and bumpy descents and climbs. Recommended if done after dinner, a light jacket or k-way.

The abbey, also known as Fonte Benedetta, was the first Benedictine monastery in Casentino, founded between 983 and 996 by two German hermits, Pietro and Eriprando, probably on a Roman transit road that connected the Valdarno to Casentino. The monastery had already seen great development in the 11th century and then in the following one, which lasted until the end of the 14th century, which led it to increase its material assets and to have jurisdiction over many churches and castles in Casentino and especially in Valdarno. In 1193 the presence of a hospital owned by the abbey in Pratovalle is attested.[1] In the 15th century the monastery entered a phase of decline and already in 1425 it was entrusted to the Vallombrosan monks who, however, were unable to halt its decline and gradual abandonment. At the end of the 17th century the Abbey was already compromised in several parts. By then abandoned, during the Napoleonic period the Abbey passed to the Marquises Corsi of Florence and, from 1811, to the Cassi family of Capraia, who neglected to maintain the buildings, so that by the early 20th century the Abbey was in ruins. In 1968, restoration of what remained was undertaken, completed in 1974, which restored the architectural remains and made the area accessible again. (Source: https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abbazia_di_Santa_Trinita_in_Alpe )

Wonderful Pratomagno. Spectacular views of the Casentino and Valdarno. You can spot the Verna hermitage, and if the day is clear you can see Radicofani and Amiata. At the top, beautiful photos of the panorama with the names.

The Arno cycle route is a cycle path project to connect the source of the river with its mouth. The stretch between Rassina and Stia is almost 30 kilometers long and allows you to cycle immersed in nature and greenery, always accompanied by the waters of the river. The track is dirt but it is a beaten gravel and allows you to pedal with any bicycle.