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Follonica Beach – Follonica Beachfront loop from Parcheggio Sosta Breve

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Follonica Beach – Follonica Beachfront loop from Parcheggio Sosta Breve

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4.1

(10)

170

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Follonica Beach – Follonica Beachfront loop from Parcheggio Sosta Breve

01:22

21.8km

60m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 13, 2026

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Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 3.53 km for 188 m

After 5.16 km for 90 m

After 12.8 km for 268 m

After 20.9 km for 101 m

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600 m

Follonica Beach

Highlight • Beach

Follonica is located in the province of Grosseto, in the center of the homonymous gulf that stretches from Piombino to Punta Ala. It is a town of about 20,000 inhabitants, and it is undoubtedly one of the most important holiday destinations in southern Tuscany. Very popular with both tourists and residents of neighboring provinces, Follonica is a destination for all ages and all tastes. Once an important iron and steel center, today Follonica is almost entirely dedicated to seaside tourism, thanks to its very long beaches and the numerous services it can offer. Furthermore, Follonica is an excellent base for exploring the surroundings, from the Maremma to the Grosseto coast: the exclusive resort of Punta Ala is just over 20 minutes away, while just 10 kilometers south is the beach of Cala Violina, one of the most beautiful in Tuscany. Baratti, Populonia, and other important locations on the Livorno coast are about a 30-minute drive away.

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3.23 km

Follonica Beach

Highlight • Beach

Mountain bike route, 1.30 h Follonica / Cala Civette / Costiere di Scarlino / Oasis of the Scarlino marshes / Puntone beach / Follonica. Quiet, mixed road / beach / dirt road with a couple of very affordable snags.

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4.16 km

Portal of Mystery

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The Portale del Mistero is a monument located on the seafront of Follonica.
The allegorical sculpture represents a staircase leading to a curved door, and is positioned on the terrace overlooking the sea in front of Piazza del Popolo, facing the Tyrrhenian Sea.
It is a work by Riccardo Grazzi from 1999.

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5.07 km

Follonica Beachfront

Highlight • Beach

From iron city to seaside resort.
The processing of iron extracted on the Island of Elba was flourishing in the Gulf of Follonica as early as the sixth century BC, and in 1546 the Appiani had a foundry built there.
But the urban center of Follonica only developed after 1836, when Leopoldo II established the administrative center of the foundries in the area. The importance that iron has played in the history of Follonica is evident at every step.
Since the mid-1960s, with the closure of the foundries and the enhancement of its strategic position, between the endless green of the pine forests and the crystalline sea of the Gulf, Follonica has been one of the most popular seaside resorts in Tuscany.
The Church of San Leopoldo and the ancient foundry
The Church of San Leopoldo is a fine example of religious cast iron architecture, and the complex of the former Ilva industrial foundry, closed in 1963, is now part of the cultural heritage of Follonica and home to the Museum of Cast Iron Arts. A huge neo-Gothic gate, entirely of iron and richly decorated, welcomes the visitor to this nineteenth-century industrial area.
The Civic Art Gallery of Follonica
Follonica is also an interesting artistic center, with the “Amedeo Modigliani” Civic Art Gallery located on the lively seafront, and which houses about 180 works by contemporary Italian and foreign artists, including Annigoni, Picasso and Dalì.

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8.56 km

Follonica Cycle Path

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The Follonica promenade is characterized by large pedestrian areas, a cycle path, and limited traffic zones (ZTL), making it safe and accessible. Along the route, you'll find well-kept public gardens, several beach establishments, and refreshment points. You can continue the walk north towards Torre Mozza beach, known for its historical remains, or south towards the Sterpaia coastal park.

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8.67 km

Colonia Marina Archway

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The monumental entrance gate to the Colônia Marina Luigi Pierazzi, located in Follonica, along the Levante pine forest.
This arch, characterized by a semicircular inscription that reads "COLONIA MARINA", led to an architectural complex inaugurated in 1931 based on the design of architect Ernesto Ganelli. The structure reflects the monumental aesthetic typical of the architecture of the fascist period, with imposing volumes reminiscent of classical Roman models, such as the Basilica Emilia. It was built by the Grosseto Anti-tuberculosis Consortium to host children and war orphans, offering them heliotherapy treatments and recreational activities.
The colony is dedicated to Luigi Pierazzi, a well-known Maremma jurist and farmer.

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14.4 km

Roman Villa Ruins of Puntone Vecchio

Highlight • Historical Site

Unfortunately, the sign which is supposed to explain what was excavated here is already a case for archaeologists 😉

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21.3 km

Prato Ranieri Seafront

Highlight • Beach

Pratoranieri is less than 5 km from the center of Follonica, and is easily reachable on foot and by bicycle, also thanks to a stretch of pedestrianized coastline and a cycle path. The beach, composed of fine golden sand, appears narrow and long in the perfect style of Follonica's beaches, mostly free; only a small part is dedicated to beach establishments, where it is possible to rent water sports equipment.

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21.8 km

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Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.4 km

4.13 km

2.33 km

1.97 km

449 m

361 m

190 m

Surfaces

17.0 km

1.98 km

1.89 km

484 m

410 m

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Follonica Beach – Follonica Beachfront loop from Parcheggio Sosta Breve

Follonica Beach

Follonica Beach

Portal of Mystery

Follonica Beachfront

Follonica Cycle Path

Colonia Marina Archway

Roman Villa Ruins of Puntone Vecchio

Prato Ranieri Seafront

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