Trails - Parchi della Val di Cornia

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So many trails just waiting to be discovered

There are many trails in the Archaeological Park of Baratti and Populonia.

Via del Ferro

Time: 1 hour 30 minutes (easy)

Via del Ferro is an easy trail that you can enjoy on your own at the end of your visit to the Etruscan necropoleis or while waiting for your guided visit to start.

The trail, of great environmental and natural interest, winds its way around impressive mound tombs and antique structures where iron was worked and which form part of the industrial district of Populonia.

These areas are enclosed by walls, within which some of the main activities linked to the production of iron were carried out: the presence of thick layers of a dark red, almost purple, colour inside these areas indicates that hematite was roasted here; roasting was necessary to prepare the mineral before being transferred into the furnaces.

Via delle Cave

Time: 2 hours (moderate)

Via della Cave is the trail that connects the Visitor Centre to the Necropolis of Le Grotte, and you follow it to reach the point where the guide awaits you.

The trail begins with a slightly uphill section in the meadowland of Campo dell’Arpia before passing into thick woodland with Mediterranean scrub, dotted with ancient quarries for the extraction of stone for construction purposes and for the rock-cut hypogea tombs.

Along the trail, of high environmental and natural value, with signs indicating the names of the trees, you can enjoy a spectacular view from the belvedere that overlooks the Gulf of Baratti and the necropolis of Le Grotte.

Via del Monastero

Time: 2 hours 30 minutes (moderate)

Via del Monastero is the trail to choose if you want to go trekking in Tuscany and reach the Benedictine Abbey Church of San Quirico: you can set out on this trail either from the Visitor Centre at Baratti, following Via delle Cave until the turn-off that continues on the opposite side of the headland, or from the Acropolis of Populonia.

The trail, which is interesting from an environmental and natural point of view, offers splendid views. It is the ideal trail for taking great photos of your holiday on the Etruscan coast.

Via della Romanella

Time 2 hours 30 minutes (difficult)

Via della Romanella is the trail that starts from Via del Ferro, in the lower part of the city, and leads to the ruins of the ancient city walls of Populonia.

Continuing along the trail, immersing yourself in nature and in the wood, you reach the Acropolis, following an old stone-paved road, now half-hidden by plants.

Trekking the park

Trekking the park

Trekking the park

So many trails just waiting to be discovered

Via del Ferro

Via delle Cave

Via del Monastero

Via della Romanella

Trekking the park

Trekking the park

Trekking the park

So many trails just waiting to be discovered

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