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San Quirico Cove – Fairies' Cove loop from Populonia

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Italy

Livorno

Piombino

San Quirico Cove – Fairies' Cove loop from Populonia

Hard

4.7

(148)

515

hikers

San Quirico Cove – Fairies' Cove loop from Populonia

05:58

19.5km

670m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 7, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.67 km

Viewpoint

4.23 km

Etruscan Necropolis Tombs

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This archeological park is simply an absolute must for archeology fans! The necropolis is on the rear section of the approx. 5 km long circular hiking trail. Currently, the middle …

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6.96 km

Monte Massoncello

Peak

10.6 km

View of Calamoresca Beach

Highlight • Viewpoint

You arrive at the end of the route with a final breathtaking view

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11.5 km

View of Fosso alle Canne Beach

Highlight • Viewpoint

The trail from Cala Moresca to Fossa delle Canne, along the Via dei Cavalleggeri, offers a splendid walk of about 45 minutes, with steep sections but a spectacular view. The …

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12.9 km

View of Elba, Corsica, and Capraia from the Coastal Path

Highlight • Viewpoint

On clear days, the view of Elba, Corsica and Capraia is truly breathtaking

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15.4 km

View of the Tuscan Coast

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Nice view of the trail back and the coast - but only in this northerly direction.

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16.6 km

San Quirico Cove

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This small hidden bay, bathed by turquoise waters and nestled between cliffs, offers a wonderful corner of tranquility and natural beauty.

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17.0 km

Fairies' Cove

Highlight • Beach

Pay attention: the stones in this bay are ocher and reddish - those in the second bay, Cala San Quirico, are black.

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17.3 km

View of Buca delle Fate

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Beautiful in all seasons

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17.7 km

Tombe etrusche

Archaeological Site

19.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.35 km

6.95 km

2.06 km

1.04 km

108 m

Surfaces

9.44 km

6.37 km

2.14 km

1.50 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (270 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

Weather

Sunday 23 August

33°C

21°C

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Comments

June 17, 2024,Vista di Buca delle Fate – Cala San Quirico Runde von Populonia Stazione

Hello, a note to everyone who wants to do the tour. The beginning of the route is a disaster because I couldn't find the way and somehow ended up walking through the undergrowth. It's better to look for a later start than mine.

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January 4, 2024,Wanderung Sentiero dei Cavalleggeri

Great coastal path - unfortunately the way back has no view, but it's a quick walk

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January 16, 2022,Populonia-Cala Moresca e Sentiero dei Cavalleggeri

Classic loop tour on the coast between Piombino and Populonia.
Departing from Populonia we took the CAI 300 path along the ridge almost to Cala Moresca, taking a detour to take us to the coast exactly halfway around.
From this point you take the beautiful Path or Via dei Cavalleggeri passing first from the Spiaggia Lunga, then from the Spiaggia …

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San Quirico Cove – Fairies' Cove loop from Populonia

Etruscan Necropolis Tombs

View of Calamoresca Beach

View of Fosso alle Canne Beach

View of Elba, Corsica, and Capraia from the Coastal Path

View of the Tuscan Coast

San Quirico Cove

Fairies' Cove

View of Buca delle Fate

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