La via dell'acqua
- 2.7 mi
- round trip
- 1,704 ft
- climb
- Difficult
- difficulty
- Gravel
- surface
La via dell'acqua is an out-and-back mountain bike trail in Tuscany, Italy, inside Parco naturale regionale delle Alpi Apuane. It is 1.4 miles each way, 2.7 miles there and back. It runs between about 1,280 ft and 1,640 ft above sea level, with roughly 960 ft of climbing one way. It is rated mtb:scale 2: larger roots and rocks, steps and steeper pitches, for confident riders. Most of the way is gravel. The nearest town is Stazzema, about 1.3 miles north of the start. Peaks within about 3 miles include Monte Forato Sud, Monte Forato Nord and Cima di Poggiogo. Cascata dell'Acquapendente is within about 3 miles. For camping, a'Zania Camping is within about 6 miles. There are 6 other mapped trails within about 3 miles, so you can combine or extend the outing. Distances, elevations and the trail shape here come from OpenStreetMap and the Copernicus 90 m elevation model. Trail access for bikes, closures and conditions change, so check locally before you ride.
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Conditions and forecast
Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at La via dell'acqua for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
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