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Phil went for a hike

November 3, 2026 at 09:53

Scrofiano loop through wine fields and forests

Easy hike with some good views. It takes you through a bunch of wine fields up in a ridge. The loop also has an abundance of foresty sections. Parking at the start is easy and free.

Time

2h44m

Distance

9.66km

Speed

4.3km/h

Ascent

270m

Descent

290m

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Phil went for a hike

October 16, 2026 at 06:53

Scenic Crete Senesi loop from old Trequanda station

Easy hike with very clear paths.

Time

4h01m

Distance

13.0km

Speed

4.2km/h

Ascent

270m

Descent

260m

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Phil went for a hike

September 11, 2026 at 09:14

Eremo Le Celle loop from Cortona

Great 2 hour hike from Cortona. Half way you will end up at the picturesque monastery Eremo Le Celle. The parking situation in Cortona is pretty crazy. So instead of starting the loop by the city walls, you can drive down to the cemetery which is the first scenic stop…

Time

2h19m

Distance

7.77km

Speed

4.3km/h

Ascent

310m

Descent

260m

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Phil went for a hike

July 3, 2026 at 11:34

Chianti loop from PLB brewery

This tour does provide some good views of the wine fields and hills between Castelnuovo Berardenga and Villa a Sesta. However there is one section down in the valley that is extremely uncurated and you basically have to fight through bushwork and thorns like in a jungle. Therefore highly not…

Time

4h05m

Distance

12.3km

Speed

4.5km/h

Ascent

350m

Descent

360m

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Phil went for a hike

June 30, 2026 at 06:57

Pania della Croce Loop from a'Zania camping

A truly challenging hike up the Pania della Croce, the "Queen of the Apuan Alps". The path is extremely well marked throughout, especially towards the peak where the terrain gets extremely rocky and Alpine and a clear path wouldn't be visible otherwise. The way down after the peak is very…

Time

10h30m

Distance

17.3km

Speed

3.8km/h

Ascent

1,210m

Descent

1,190m

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Phil and Lubo went for a hike

June 29, 2026 at 10:38

Hike to Scenic Views of the Apuan Alps

Really great loop with medium effort and impeccable views. Starting point has a few parking spots. Parking ticket which is at the same time a contribution to the park is 3 Euros for 24 hours. The hike starts with going down into a valley where the small village of Vergemoli…

Time

4h21m

Distance

11.7km

Speed

4.9km/h

Ascent

560m

Descent

510m

Phil went for a hike

June 6, 2026 at 09:30

La Pietra Pendula di Montepiatto – loop

Nice little hike. Short and steep with a fantastic unobstructed view point over lake Como at the highest point of the tour. A bit tricky to find parking in Torno at the bottom of the hill since the roads are narrow and spaces are limited. So park wherever you find…

Time

2h12m

Distance

5.58km

Speed

3.9km/h

Ascent

420m

Descent

400m

Phil went for a hike

April 5, 2026 at 10:35

Big Loop from Monte Oliveto abbey

Very nice loop. In terms of Tuscany views, epic. The only reason why I would give this route maybe 4 instead of 5 stars is that the first 5 km go along a communal street where you have to watch out for cars and it's not really hiking territory. Views…

Time

6h45m

Distance

15.3km

Speed

4.4km/h

Ascent

410m

Descent

460m

Phil went for a hike

March 22, 2026 at 11:28

Short loop from Asciano with views on the village and the Crete

Time

1h39m

Distance

5.79km

Speed

4.2km/h

Ascent

120m

Descent

140m

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Phil went for a hike

January 9, 2026 at 11:29

Short and beautiful tea plantation loop from Nallathanniya

If you arrive early enough in Nallathanniya and want to discover the area a bit more before your Adam's Peak hike, this is a nice short loop. It starts by a little kiosk opposite of the Blue Sky hotel and the route is easy,leading you through tea fields and beautiful…

Time

1h32m

Distance

2.74km

Speed

3.9km/h

Ascent

40m

Descent

60m

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Phil went for a hike

November 30, 2025 at 09:48

Snowy Monte Pratomagno loop

Time

3h01m

Distance

8.60km

Speed

3.9km/h

Ascent

300m

Descent

340m

Phil went for a hike

October 25, 2025 at 12:00

Short Radda in Chianti Loop

Don't forget to grab a pint at the Chianti Brewfighters bar during the summer season when you make it back to Radda at the end of the loop.

Time

2h09m

Distance

7.10km

Speed

4.1km/h

Ascent

240m

Descent

250m

Phil went for a hike

September 27, 2025 at 11:22

Brolio Castle Loop

Short and easy, castle, wine. A simple loop where you start and finish at the Brolio wine shop and Eroica cafe with ample free parking. This loop takes you straight up to the castle. Entry fee was 7 Euros as of September '25 and if you keep the receipt you…

Time

1h43m

Distance

4.94km

Speed

4.2km/h

Ascent

150m

Descent

150m

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Phil went for a hike

September 13, 2025 at 10:54

Colle Val d'Elsa loop from Quartaia

An easy hike in terms of physicality apart from the overall distance. Not many special views along the way to be honest. But it does take you via Colle old town and the Elsa fluvial park which are the tour's highlights.

Time

4h10m

Distance

16.3km

Speed

4.4km/h

Ascent

200m

Descent

210m

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Phil went for a hike

September 5, 2025 at 10:37

Scenic Monte Stivo Loop with Mountain Hut Relaxation

This hike is a wonderful loop with epic views into the Garda and Rovereto direction. Challenging bits on the ascend but the reward after reaching the peak is the "Refugio Stivo" hut with good food and drinks. Easy parking at the starting point of the loop.

Time

5h38m

Distance

9.04km

Speed

3.8km/h

Ascent

680m

Descent

680m

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