La Steccaia – Monks' Canal Sluice Gate loop from Stigliano

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La Steccaia – Monks' Canal Sluice Gate loop from Stigliano

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La Steccaia – Monks' Canal Sluice Gate loop from Stigliano

03:05

10.6km

280m

Hiking

Moderate hike. 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: October 9, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Riserva Naturale Alto Merse

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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2.91 km

View of the River in Riserva Naturale Alto Merse

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3.68 km

La Steccaia

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charming and ideal for a stopover

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3.88 km

Swimming spot on the Merse River

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5.40 km

Mulino Ricausa

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Mill half hidden by vegetation, the stone millstones remain clearly visible.

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5.51 km

Waterfall on the Sentiero dei Mulini della Val di Merse

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Small waterfall surrounded by greenery.

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5.99 km

View of Val di Merse

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A beautiful place to feel at peace and in close contact with nature.

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10.6 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.35 km

4.72 km

583 m

Surfaces

4.56 km

3.21 km

1.92 km

460 m

340 m

161 m

Elevation

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Highest point (350 m)

Lowest point (200 m)

Weather

Friday 16 October

24°C

11°C

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Comments

August 4, 2022,2022-08-04_Val di Merse

Beautiful round, found in the Rother hiking guide, also feasible this summer

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August 20, 2022,La Steccaia – Castiglion che Dio Sol Sa Recorrido circular desde Brenna

Beautiful path. I also recommend it to those who live in Siena, you will see the old mills of the merse.
With a final dive into the river. Mandatory anti-lagging😂😂

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May 11, 2024,Ab Brenna entlang dem Fluss durch den Nationalpark Riserva Alto Merse🇮🇹

The Alto Merse nature reserve is located southwest of Siena, in the municipalities of Chiusdino, Monticiano and Sovicille, and includes various river courses: a section of the Merse, including the Ricausa, a large part of the Rosia and the last section of the La Gonna. There are also dense forests where ornamental oaks, oaks and chestnuts predominate. A very beautiful …

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