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Castelnuovo di Garfagnana – Ariostesca Fortress loop from Fornaci di Barga

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Castelnuovo di Garfagnana – Ariostesca Fortress loop from Fornaci di Barga

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Castelnuovo di Garfagnana – Ariostesca Fortress loop from Fornaci di Barga

02:47

41.6km

580m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 26, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 23.2 km for 56 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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17.4 km

Castelnuovo di Garfagnana

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Beautiful village in Garfagnana. Arriving on a bikepacking tour in the middle of August, it offers unexpected attractions and vitality.

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23.2 km

Ariostesca Fortress

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The Rocca Ariostesca is the symbolic monument of Castelnuovo di Garfagnana. Dominating the central Piazza Umberto, it takes its name from the poet Ludovico Ariosto who was replaced as governor …

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23.5 km

Ponte Vecchio (Santa Lucia Bridge), Castelnuovo di Garfagnana

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The two bridges in Castelnuovo di Garfagnana are among the most important infrastructures in the history of the region. Both bridges were blown up by the German soldiers during their …

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23.9 km

Castelnuovo di Garfagnana Old Town

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Castelnuovo di Garfagnana is a famous central village of the Garfagnana. For cyclists it is the focal point for reaching the famous climbs of the place: Cipollaio, Vagli, Passo del Abiti.

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32.8 km

Giovanni Pascoli House

Highlight • Historical Site

41.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.7 km

17.2 km

3.57 km

1.95 km

250 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

32.8 km

6.59 km

1.62 km

390 m

255 m

Elevation

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Today

Sunday 5 July

29°C

14°C

13 %

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Castelnuovo di Garfagnana – Ariostesca Fortress loop from Fornaci di Barga

Castelnuovo di Garfagnana

Ariostesca Fortress

Ponte Vecchio (Santa Lucia Bridge), Castelnuovo di Garfagnana

Castelnuovo di Garfagnana Old Town

Giovanni Pascoli House

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