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Ruins of Borgo Balstrino – Zuccarello Historic Village loop from Albenga

Ruins of Borgo Balstrino – Zuccarello Historic Village loop from Albenga

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Ruins of Borgo Balstrino – Zuccarello Historic Village loop from Albenga

02:23

47.4km

750m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 20, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Monte Acuto - Poggio Grande - Rio Torsero

Torrente Arroscia e Centa

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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16.2 km

View of the Valley and Coast near Ceriale

Highlight • Viewpoint

18.6 km

Abandoned Village of Balestrino

Highlight • Historical Site

The village of Balestrino is a ghost town in the heart of the province of Savona, made famous by its total abandonment. Its depopulation dates back to the 1960s, when …

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18.7 km

Castelvecchio di Rocca Barbena Castle

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It's not here! The photo is of Castelvecchio but the position is wrong: this is Balestrino

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27.4 km

Ruins of Borgo Balstrino

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In the village of Borgo Balstrino, it is worth stopping at Alberto Ceccin. There is delicious food there

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29.3 km

Road to Castelvecchio di Rocca Barbena

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A traffic-free road surrounded by nature.

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35.1 km

Zuccarello was founded by the Clavesana family in 1248, who made the castle above it the feudal centre of the valley; it was then taken over by the Del Carretto family and, in 1625, by the Republic of Genoa.

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36.1 km

Zuccarello Bridge over the Stream

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Very beautiful bridge in Roman style.

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37.6 km

Perti Waterfall

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A small but very beautiful waterfall.

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47.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

27.7 km

16.1 km

2.04 km

1.67 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

45.9 km

1.34 km

195 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (640 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Thursday 3 September

28°C

22°C

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Max wind speed: 13.0 km/h

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Comments

September 19, 2022,Balestrino Runde nochmals als Training

Today again the round via Balestrino for training purposes.
However, something new was discovered. The La Casata - a water breach through rocks. Fascinating how water finds its way. It just looks great.

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September 15, 2022,Balestrino Runde

Today cycled a nice round via Balestrino and Zuccarello. Beautiful castles and villages seen.

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September 29, 2024,Von Pietra nach Balestrino und über Ceriale zurück - links herum

Went for a nice ride on our racing bike in fantastic weather and stopped off in Balestrino to eat delicious Ligurian dishes 😋

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Ruins of Borgo Balstrino – Zuccarello Historic Village loop from Albenga

View of the Valley and Coast near Ceriale

Abandoned Village of Balestrino

Castelvecchio di Rocca Barbena Castle

Ruins of Borgo Balstrino

Road to Castelvecchio di Rocca Barbena

Zuccarello Historic Village

Zuccarello Bridge over the Stream

Perti Waterfall

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