Riserva Naturale Provinciale Monte Serra Di Sotto
Riserva Naturale Provinciale Monte Serra Di Sotto
Nature Reserve Guide
Riserva Naturale Provinciale Monte Serra Di Sotto is a nature reserve nestled on the southeast side of Monte Pisano in the Municipality of Buti. Spanning approximately 375 to 400 hectares, this area features a diverse landscape of maritime pine forests, evergreen sclerophyllous woods, and cultivated areas including chestnut and olive groves. The reserve's varied terrain, from gentle paths to more challenging ascents, provides a suitable environment for several sports like hiking, road cycling, touring cycling, jogging, and more.
124
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4.4
(378)
Average rating
2272
People visited

4.5
(11)
29
hikers
7.36km
02:23
290m
260m
Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

4.1
(18)
77
hikers
13.3km
04:27
600m
600m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

4.5
(13)
44
hikers
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.6
(29)
107
hikers
7.30km
02:19
300m
300m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
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4.3
(13)
188
riders
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

3.0
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69
riders
45.4km
02:09
530m
530m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

5.0
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47
riders
40.6km
01:53
270m
270m
Moderate road ride. Great for any fitness level. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

5.0
(1)
43
riders
19.4km
01:17
610m
610m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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4.3
(3)
135
riders
31.8km
02:23
710m
710m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.4
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51
riders
43.9km
02:34
90m
90m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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43
riders
26.2km
02:13
860m
860m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.0
(4)
51
riders
52.1km
03:04
290m
290m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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38
runners
18.3km
02:10
550m
550m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

11
runners
19.6km
02:30
790m
790m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

4.0
(1)
10
runners
7.01km
00:47
160m
160m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.0
(1)
12
runners
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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4.0
(10)
37
riders
25.4km
01:35
200m
200m
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.0
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15
riders
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

5.0
(1)
12
riders
49.0km
02:51
370m
370m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.0
(1)
16
riders
36.7km
03:30
1,010m
1,010m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.
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4.7
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46
riders
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

9
riders
65.6km
05:08
1,160m
1,160m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

5.0
(4)
17
riders
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

3.0
(1)
10
riders
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Riserva Naturale Provinciale Monte Serra Di Sotto is a nature reserve situated on the southeast side of Monte Pisano in the Municipality of Buti. It covers approximately 375 to 400 hectares and is characterized by diverse landscapes including maritime pine forests and cultivated areas. The reserve is a protected area that conserves species of naturalistic interest.
Riserva Naturale Provinciale Monte Serra Di Sotto offers a variety of outdoor activities including Hiking, Road cycling, Touring cycling, Jogging, Mountain biking, and Gravel biking. The reserve features an extensive network of dirt roads and paths suitable for exploration. More details are available in the Hiking in Riserva Naturale Provinciale Monte Serra Di Sotto guide.
Popular hiking trails include the "Prato a Giovo Nature Trail – Dolorosa Rock loop from Montemagno," which is 4.3 miles [6.9 km] long and rated Easy. Another option is the "Prato a Calci – Monte Serra loop from Montemagno," a Moderate trail spanning 5.3 miles [8.5 km]. For more options, consult the Hiking in Riserva Naturale Provinciale Monte Serra Di Sotto guide.
Yes, the reserve offers easy hiking routes suitable for various skill levels. An example is the "Prato a Giovo Nature Trail – Prato a Giovo Picnic Area loop from Montemagno," which is 3.0 miles [4.8 km] long. Additional easy options can be found in the Easy hikes in Riserva Naturale Provinciale Monte Serra Di Sotto guide.
Road cycling routes include the "Banksy by the fountain – Fountain for the Kidneys loop from Vicopisano," a Moderate route of 28.5 miles [45.9 km]. Another option is the "Walls of Lucca – Elisa Gate loop from Caccialupi," which is 25.6 miles [41.1 km] long. Explore more routes in the Road Cycling Routes in Riserva Naturale Provinciale Monte Serra Di Sotto guide.
Mountain biking trails include the "Col di Cincia – Dolorosa Rock loop from Vicopisano," a Moderate route spanning 11.7 miles [18.8 km]. Another option is the "View of the Plain of Pisa loop from Calci," which is 8.7 miles [14.0 km] long. The MTB Trails in Riserva Naturale Provinciale Monte Serra Di Sotto guide provides further details.
The reserve features diverse flora including maritime pine forests, evergreen sclerophyllous woods, and cultivated chestnut and olive groves. Specific plant species like sphagnum and sundew are present. Fauna includes birds such as woodlarks and kestrels, and mammals like dormice and porcupines.
Riserva Naturale Provinciale Monte Serra Di Sotto has more than 1,200 visitors who have shared their experiences on komoot. The reserve's routes have an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars from over 170 ratings. There are 86 routes available across various sports.
Komoot offers several guides for the reserve, including Hiking in Riserva Naturale Provinciale Monte Serra Di Sotto, Road Cycling Routes, and MTB Trails. There are also guides for Touring cycling, Jogging, Gravel biking, and general attractions.
The official website for Riserva Naturale Provinciale Monte Serra Di Sotto is riservamonteserradisotto.wordpress.com. For direct inquiries, the Municipality of Buti can be contacted at 0587.722525.
Yes, the reserve offers jogging routes. An example is the "Running loop from Buti," a Moderate route covering 4.2 miles [6.7 km]. Another option is the "Monte Bianco – Grotta del Cane di Uliveto loop from Calci," a Difficult route of 11.7 miles [18.9 km]. More routes can be found in the Running Trails in Riserva Naturale Provinciale Monte Serra Di Sotto guide.
The reserve supports various types of cycling, including Road cycling, Touring cycling, Mountain biking, and Gravel biking. There are numerous routes available for each discipline, catering to different preferences and skill levels. Specific guides are available for each cycling type.

