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In summer, the town is crossed by regional road 66, which, after 3 km in La Lima, intersects with the SS.12 towards Abetone, where many people head on weekends in search of cool air and the many marked trails on the ridge.

road suitable for large groups and high speed! towards Lucca it is a descent

Liturgical place kept in perfect conditions.

An ideal stop for cyclists passing through Lima. The Church of San Pablo Apostol is an elegant example of modern religious architecture, surrounded by wide and well-paved streets. There are a few cafes nearby for a quick and shaded stop. During the hottest hours, this area also offers good shade.

Ponte della Maddalena, or Ponte del Diavolo, is one of those places that will leave you speechless. It is located in Borgo a Mozzano and is truly unique with its very high arch and slightly crooked shape that makes it different from any other medieval bridge. It is absolutely worth stopping: the atmosphere is special. Crossing it on foot is an experience, and if you are on a bike, be careful of the stone section that can be slippery. There is also a bar nearby with a beautiful view of the bridge, perfect for a break before getting back on the road.

% But - according to legend - once the bridge was completed, the man devised a clever trick to deceive the devil: he made a cat cross the bridge in his place. Thus the devil had to go away mocked.

This little bridge marks the beginning of the beautiful road that branches off from the Provincial Road for Camaiore, climbs towards Vecoli and up to the top of the hill overlooking Lucca. The climb to Vecoli is steep in places and full of tight bends, the asphalt is generally in good condition. The views are definitely worth it.

In the beautiful Garfagnana region, between the famous Tuscan towns of Lucca and Barga, lies the Ponte della Maddalena (Devil's Bridge) next to the picturesque village of Borgo a Mozzano. Built over the river Serchio, the Ponte della Maddalena is not only one of the most beautiful bridges in the region to see. It is also a bridge with a long history full of special legends, the first stories of which date back to the 11th century. Nobody knows exactly when the construction of this impressive bridge began. It probably happened around the year 1100, on the orders of Matilda di Canossa. The first legend surrounding the bridge originated from this period and it was given its nickname the 'Devil's Bridge'. In Italian it is also called Ponte del Diavolo. Around that time, a man named Saint Julian was working on the construction. Because the work was hard and slow, he decided to make a pact with the devil. The devil would finish the bridge in one night, in exchange for the soul of the first living creature to cross the bridge. This happened, only Saint Julian made sure that it was a dog that crossed the bridge first and not a human. It seems that the devil is still furious today… Source: https://www.toscanetips.nl/blog/ponte-della-maddalena-bezoeken