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The Balze of Volterra – Scenic Road Near Casaglia loop from Volterra

The Balze of Volterra – Scenic Road Near Casaglia loop from Volterra

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The Balze of Volterra – Scenic Road Near Casaglia loop from Volterra

04:10

93.2km

1,000m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 27, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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2.53 km

The Balze of Volterra

Highlight • Natural Monument

The Volterra crags, located on the south-western side of the Volterra hill, between the Era and Cecina valleys, constitute a geological phenomenon of considerable interest. These cliffs represent the result of a long erosion process, where an upper layer of sand, more resistant to the action of water than the underlying clays, led to the formation of these characteristic overhangs. In simple terms, the collapse of the sand layer at the base caused it to collapse in "slices," thus creating the typical rock crags.

These formations rise like imposing cliffs that cut through the crumbly soil, giving the impression of hurting the Volterra hills. Over the centuries, the advance of the cliffs has led to the loss of parts of the ancient Etruscan walls, churches, houses and even the largest necropolis of the ancient city. Despite this, the beauty of this landscape of grandiose strength, one of a kind, is an authentic gift of nature.

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6.13 km

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42.7 km

View of Castello di Monteverdi Marittimo

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Not steep, but make sure you drink something in warm weather. At the top is a nice village with people who can also speak English.

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45.3 km

Cecina River Bridge

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The river "Cecina" is located at the valley end of a beautiful, quiet and flat road bike route.

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49.8 km

Scenic Road Near Casaglia

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This panoramic road that runs continuously up and down between Casaglia and La Sterza allows you to enjoy the hilly panorama all around. The smooth asphalt makes it a very pleasant rollercoaster for bikes.

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52.6 km

SP 14 di Miemo

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Really great mountain. Not too steep and mostly with good surface.
There is also very little traffic here.

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85.1 km

View of the Tuscan hills north of Volterra

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Added. The roads to and from Volterra are all very beautiful. Especially as a departure, this section to the north, however, offers a lot of beautiful scenery and impressions.
Above all, since the descent is not steep, there is not only time to concentrate on driving but also time to look.
Places for photos are also enough.

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93.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

56.5 km

36.5 km

239 m

Surfaces

93.2 km

Elevation

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Highest point (470 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

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Thursday 30 July

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The Balze of Volterra – Scenic Road Near Casaglia loop from Volterra

The Balze of Volterra

View of Castello di Monteverdi Marittimo

Cecina River Bridge

Scenic Road Near Casaglia

SP 14 di Miemo

View of the Tuscan hills north of Volterra

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