Fort Puin – View of Genoa loop from Genova Costa di Sestri Ponente

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Fort Puin – View of Genoa loop from Genova Costa di Sestri Ponente

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Fort Puin – View of Genoa loop from Genova Costa di Sestri Ponente

03:34

39.6km

1,010m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 28, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 357 m for 59 m

After 15.0 km for 192 m

After 33.1 km for 68 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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15.8 km

Forte Castellaccio

Castle

18.3 km

Miniera Alberto Olaf

Ruins

18.7 km

Fort Puin

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Forte Puin was built in 1825 by the engineers of the Royal Corps Del Genio Sardo to defend the city of Genoa.
It was abandoned in the late 1800s but …

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19.7 km

View of Castello della Pietra di Vobbia

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20.6 km

Forte Fratello Maggiore (Monte San Michele)

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The highest peak of Monte San Michele, also called the "Due Fratelli" mountain, once housed the strong Fratello Maggiore.
This fort was part of the system of fortifications built to …

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21.4 km

Trail to Monte Diamante

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going up on the right 50 meters before the minor diamond crossroads

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22.3 km

Acqueduct Trail

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wonderful wide trail with a fantastic view of Genoa

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23.1 km

View of Genoa and the Ligurian Coast

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25.3 km

View of Genoa

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To do with family and children beautiful

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26.5 km

Forte Begato

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Forte Begato was built between 1818 and 1831. It is part of the "New Walls" to defend the city of Genoa. It takes its name from the underlying town of …

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27.9 km

Polveriera

Ruins

32.2 km