Historic Centre of Lucca – Lucca City Walls loop from Porcari

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Historic Centre of Lucca – Lucca City Walls loop from Porcari

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Historic Centre of Lucca – Lucca City Walls loop from Porcari

03:34

59.6km

350m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 18.0 km for 63 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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43.0 km

Historic Centre of Lucca

Highlight • Historical Site

The birthplace of Giacomo Puccini. is a gem that no one should ignore. Behind the heavy fortress walls that bear witness to a glorious past, lies a particularly atmospheric medieval …

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43.1 km

Lucca City Walls

Highlight • Monument

Lucca has one of the most impressive fully preserved city walls in Europe. The wall with the Italian name "Mura di Lucca" is almost 4 km long and completely surrounds …

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43.7 km

Church of Santa Maria Forisportam

Highlight • Religious Site

The frescoes on the facade are wonderful.

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44.3 km

Saint Michael in the Forum

Highlight • Religious Site

Close to the main street of Lucca.

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44.4 km

St. Michael's Square

Highlight • Religious Site

Also called "the city of a hundred churches", Lucca is one of the most beautiful and loved cities of art in Tuscany. The amphitheater, its walls, the Cathedral of San …

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45.3 km

Lucca City Walls

Highlight • Monument

Built between the 1500s and 1600s, the walls of Lucca are, after those of Nicosia, the second largest example in Europe of walls built according to the principles of "modern …

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46.6 km

Ruins

51.1 km

Church of San Michele Arcangelo

Highlight • Religious Site

Originally founded in 777, the church underwent major renovations in the 12th century. Further changes were made in the 16th century, including raising the height of the medieval church, replacing …

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52.9 km

Church of Capannori on the Via Francigena

Highlight • Religious Site

The church was first documented in 786 and has a rich history. The facade and the imposing bell tower show a pure romantic style and are testimonies of the medieval period in which the buildings were built.

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59.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

25.3 km

20.8 km

8.07 km

3.64 km

1.84 km

Surfaces

53.0 km

5.05 km

1.15 km

424 m

Elevation

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Highest point (130 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

Weather

Monday 19 October

21°C

12°C

95 %

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Max wind speed: 10.0 km/h

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Comments

June 25, 2022,Sightseeingtour nach Lucca

Today we went on a sightseeing tour to Lucca. I don't think I've ever seen a city with so many churches 🙈. It is an impressive city with many sights and if you are holidaying nearby you should definitely visit them.

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