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The Balze of Volterra – Piazza dei Priori, Volterra loop from Volterra

The Balze of Volterra – Piazza dei Priori, Volterra loop from Volterra

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3.0

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The Balze of Volterra – Piazza dei Priori, Volterra loop from Volterra

01:51

23.3km

520m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 20, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 22.2 km for 4 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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3.45 km

The Balze of Volterra

Highlight • Natural Monument

The Volterra crags, located on the south-western side of the Volterra hill, between the Era and Cecina valleys, constitute a geological phenomenon of considerable interest. These cliffs represent the result …

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3.85 km

View of Volterra

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

One of the climbs to get to Volterra. The landscapes are very suggestive.
Volterra never seems to arrive!

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8.33 km

Scenic Gravel Road in the Hills of Volterra

Highlight • Trail

The view of the hills around Volterra is truly unique

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12.0 km

Panoramic Trail on Enchanting Hills

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

rarely used field road, formation of mud when it rains

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14.9 km

Panoramic Views from the Ridge Road

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Country road with moderate traffic on the ridge with a moderate incline. You have breathtaking views on both sides

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20.5 km

View of Volterra

Highlight • Viewpoint

Beautiful view of Volterra - after the steep approach, a visit to the beautiful old town is worthwhile

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22.0 km

Terme "Guarnacciane"

Archaeological Site

22.8 km

Baptistery of St. John the Baptist, Volterra

Highlight • Religious Site

Place of worship and prayer

Piazza S. Giovanni, 8, 56048 Volterra PI
058887654

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22.9 km

Piazza dei Priori, Volterra

Highlight • Historical Site

The city of Volterra stands on a hill between the Era and Cecina valleys, surrounded by two historic city walls: one dating back to the Etruscan era and the other …

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23.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.6 km

9.32 km

1.52 km

872 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

12.4 km

9.31 km

790 m

383 m

381 m

Elevation

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Highest point (540 m)

Lowest point (110 m)

Weather

Wednesday 1 July

30°C

18°C

30 %

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Max wind speed: 6.0 km/h

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The Balze of Volterra – Piazza dei Priori, Volterra loop from Volterra

The Balze of Volterra

View of Volterra

Scenic Gravel Road in the Hills of Volterra

Panoramic Trail on Enchanting Hills

Panoramic Views from the Ridge Road

View of Volterra

Baptistery of St. John the Baptist, Volterra

Piazza dei Priori, Volterra

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