Ontanelli Trail – View of Monticello Amiata loop from Monticello Amiata

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Ontanelli Trail – View of Monticello Amiata loop from Monticello Amiata

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Ontanelli Trail – View of Monticello Amiata loop from Monticello Amiata

02:26

7.94km

280m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: August 17, 2026

Waypoints

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1.65 km

View of Poggio All'Olmo and Monticello Amiata

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Panorama from the extinct volcano Monte Amiata, also the highest mountain in Tuscany, to Monticello amiata.

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2.12 km

Ontanelli Trail

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Well-marked ascent to Monte Aquilaia.

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3.42 km

Ancient Chestnut Forests of Monte Aquilaia

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There are real chestnut forests around Monte Aquilaia.

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4.02 km

Abandoned Farmhouse

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There is an abandoned farm at the fork in the road

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5.81 km

View of Monticello Amiata

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If you choose the hiking trail towards Castagnolo instead of returning the same way, you have fantastic views of Monticello Amiata.

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7.94 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.63 km

2.90 km

362 m

Surfaces

2.90 km

2.38 km

2.25 km

362 m

Elevation

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Highest point (930 m)

Lowest point (650 m)

Weather

Sunday 11 October

21°C

11°C

42 %

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Max wind speed: 16.0 km/h

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Comments

August 25, 2021,Wanderrunde von Monticello Amiata

The first part is very steep but nice uphill in the forest. Then comes a path that can be described more than hitting through the bushes😅 (with sighting of a snake) and the last part is beautiful with a panorama of Tuscany

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April 23, 2022,Panorama Runde Monticello Amiata: südlich + alten Ortskern

Many beautiful views over the extensive surrounding nature. The way back requires ambition to slip through leaves over scree and through bushes. We had to carry our (small) dog... At the southernmost point of the tour you could have gone straight ahead (instead of turning left): according to other hikers, this (much better) path finally leads together with the one …

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