Nature Reserve Guide
Riserva naturale Abetone is a nature reserve located in the Pistoiese Apennines, characterized by its diverse forests of white fir and beech, high-altitude meadows, and rugged mountain landscapes. The reserve encompasses the Sestaione Valley, offering varied terrain from dense woodlands to open moors and rock formations. This environment provides a setting for several sports like hiking, road cycling, mountain biking, touring cycling, and more.
Riserva naturale Abetone offers more than 50 routes across…
101
Routes
4.4
(350)
Average rating
2432
People visited

4.9
(9)
26
hikers
7.27km
03:19
550m
550m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

4.9
(10)
40
hikers
18.5km
07:44
1,090m
1,090m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

4.7
(99)
419
hikers
7.47km
02:14
150m
150m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

4.7
(41)
167
hikers
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
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3.0
(6)
96
riders
54.4km
03:05
1,170m
1,170m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

4.5
(2)
52
riders
43.5km
02:45
1,240m
1,240m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

3.0
(1)
47
riders
51.5km
03:11
1,430m
1,430m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

3.0
(3)
63
riders
61.2km
03:38
1,500m
1,500m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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4.7
(7)
51
riders
35.0km
03:37
1,130m
1,130m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

4.5
(4)
28
riders
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

4.5
(2)
41
riders
24.2km
03:07
1,180m
1,190m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

5.0
(2)
13
riders
44.7km
04:33
1,570m
1,570m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.
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42
riders
14.3km
01:41
520m
520m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(3)
35
riders
48.0km
04:26
1,650m
1,650m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

5.0
(4)
75
riders
38.1km
03:47
1,410m
1,410m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

4.5
(4)
37
riders
43.7km
03:38
1,390m
1,390m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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3.5
(2)
39
runners
10.6km
01:50
540m
550m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

27
runners
10.7km
01:23
430m
430m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

23
runners
7.06km
00:53
140m
130m
Hard run. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

5
runners
25.2km
04:10
1,390m
1,390m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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4.3
(3)
15
hikers
9.39km
04:05
570m
570m
Hard mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

4.7
(3)
9
hikers
10.6km
04:13
530m
530m
Moderate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

7
hikers
7.93km
03:35
540m
540m
Hard mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

5.0
(1)
4
hikers
11.7km
04:39
770m
760m
Moderate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
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7
riders
39.4km
03:22
1,140m
1,150m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

5
riders
9.55km
00:51
350m
350m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

3.0
(1)
5
riders
42.1km
03:18
1,040m
1,040m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

3
riders
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Riserva naturale Abetone is a nature reserve situated in the Pistoiese Apennines, Tuscany, Italy. It is characterized by diverse forests, high-altitude meadows, and mountain landscapes within the Sestaione Valley. The reserve is managed by the Carabinieri's Department for Biodiversity.
Riserva naturale Abetone offers a variety of outdoor activities including Hiking, Road cycling, Mountain biking, Touring cycling, Jogging, and Mountaineering. The reserve features 96 routes across these sports. More than 2,000 visitors have shared their experiences on komoot.
Popular hiking trails include the "Great Apennine Excursion: Abetone to Libro Aperto," a challenging 11.5-mile (18.5 km) route. The "Verginetta Pass – Lapo Refuge loop from Abetone" is a moderate 4.7-mile (7.5 km) option. For more choices, explore Hiking around Riserva naturale Abetone.
Yes, Riserva naturale Abetone features several challenging road cycling routes. An example is the "Montecreto Village – Lago di Riolunato loop from Fiumalbo," which covers 33.8 miles (54.4 km). Another option is the "View of Cutigliano – Pyramids of Passo dell'Abetone loop from Abetone," a 27.0-mile (43.5 km) route. More routes are available in the Road Cycling Routes around Riserva naturale Abetone guide.
Mountain biking trails range from moderate to difficult. The "Pyramids of Passo dell'Abetone – Giovo Pass loop from Abetone Cutigliano" is a difficult 21.7-mile (35.0 km) route. A moderate option is the "Pyramids of Passo dell'Abetone – Verginetta Pass loop from Riserva naturale Abetone," spanning 16.8 miles (27.1 km). Consult the MTB Trails around Riserva naturale Abetone guide for more options.
The reserve offers trails suitable for various skill levels, including some easier options. While specific family-friendly routes are not detailed, the presence of educational trails suggests accessible paths. For easier hiking, refer to the Easy hikes around Riserva naturale Abetone guide.
Key natural features include extensive forests of white fir and beech, high-altitude meadows, and rugged mountain landscapes. Notable highlights include the Sestaione Valley, Alpe Tre Potenze, and the Orto Botanico Forestale dell'Abetone. The reserve also features highlights such as huts, waterfalls, lakes, mountain passes, and an MTB park.
Riserva naturale Abetone is predominantly covered by diverse forests. These include centuries-old plantations of white fir (Abies alba) and beech (Fagus sylvatica). Mixed stands of these species are also present, contributing to the reserve's lush environment.
Riserva naturale Abetone is a popular destination, with more than 2,000 visitors having shared their experiences on komoot. The reserve's 96 routes have an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars. This indicates a high level of satisfaction among outdoor enthusiasts.
Yes, komoot offers several guides for Riserva naturale Abetone to help plan activities. These include guides for Hiking, Road Cycling, MTB Trails, and Touring Cycling. There are also guides for specific interests like Waterfall hikes and Gravel biking.
For information regarding the Riserva Naturale Statale Abetone, contact the managing body. The phone number is 0573/23103. Inquiries can also be sent via email to utb.pistoia@corpoforestale.it.
Yes, Riserva naturale Abetone offers trails for jogging. An example is the "Pyramids of Passo dell'Abetone – Verginetta Pass loop from Abetone," a 4.4-mile (7.1 km) route. More options can be found in the Running Trails around Riserva naturale Abetone guide.
Mountaineering routes are available, including options like the "Altaretto – Monte Giovo loop from Lago Santo modenese," a difficult 5.7-mile (9.2 km) route. Another option is the "Lago della Risaia – Monte Rotondo loop from Abetone," a moderate 6.8-mile (10.9 km) route. The Mountain Hikes around Riserva naturale Abetone guide provides further details.

