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February 15, 2023
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The branda source is a place mentioned by the great poet Dante Aligheri in canto XXX (76 - 78) of hell. Now there is only a trickle of water and not even that in summer, but the medieval story of Mastro Adamo remains who, in 1281, was instigated by the Counts Guidi of Romena to forge the dies to print the gold florins of the Republic . For this gesture the Counts were banished from Florence while Dante put poor Mastro Adamo in hell to crave a drop of water...
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3.7
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32
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8.22km
02:20
180m
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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Moderate
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19
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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Moderate
5.0
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8
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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Elevation 530 m
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