La Feniglia Pine Forest Trail – Old Town of Porto Ercole loop from Borgo Carige

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La Feniglia Pine Forest Trail – Old Town of Porto Ercole loop from Borgo Carige

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La Feniglia Pine Forest Trail – Old Town of Porto Ercole loop from Borgo Carige

03:32

55.8km

390m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 25, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 28.2 km for 119 m

After 28.8 km for 119 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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16.0 km

Archaeological Site

19.3 km

La Feniglia Pine Forest Trail

Highlight • Trail

10 km of gravel path inside a beautiful unspoiled reserve.

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19.5 km

Riserva della Feniglia

Nature Reserve

20.3 km

Feniglia Beach

Highlight • Beach

A great beach section in the middle of the pine forest

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22.3 km

Duna Feniglia Nature Reserve, a protected area in the Maremma that separates the Orbetello lagoon from the sea.

A couple of kilometers before entering Porto Ercole, follow the signs for Feniglia beach, leave the car and continue on foot or by bicycle to access the Duna Feniglia Nature Reserve. It is a 6-kilometre long dune and separates the open sea from the eastern lagoon of Orbetello.

It is an ideal area for running, walking or cycling in the middle of this lush, green space. On the hottest days the pine trees offer some cooling shade. At regular intervals, there are paths that lead directly to the beach.

The area facing the lagoon has numerous huts available for ornithological observation. There is also a nature trail for the blind with a handrail and olfactory and tactile stations.

The vegetation is composed of maritime pines, stone pines, cork oaks, holm oaks, sea lilies, junipers and shrubs of the Mediterranean maquis.

The flora consists of many fallow deer, some wild boars, foxes, badgers, weasels and other rodents. Finally, the avifauna counts very many species.

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23.7 km

Feniglia Cycle Path

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Beautiful cycle path that connects Porto Ercole to the Feniglia nature reserve.

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28.2 km

Old Town of Porto Ercole

Highlight • Settlement

Beautiful view of Porto Ercole, an enchanting place with coves and inlets found in its immediate surroundings.

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28.5 km

Porto Ercole Lighthouse

Highlight • Monument

Great vantage point and although you are not allowed inside, it is worth looking into the wonderfully prepared inner courtyard - and the view anyway.

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29.0 km

View of Porto Ercole Harbor

Highlight • Viewpoint

The hilly Monte Argentario peninsula is a constant source of ups and downs, including here in the small village of Porto Ercole. Thanks to the elevated position, you have a good view of the harbor, the lively promenade, and the fishing activities below.

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38.4 km

Feniglia Dune Nature Reserve

Highlight • Natural Monument

Riserva Naturale Duna Feniglia, a protected area of the Maremma that separates the Orbetello lagoon from the sea, a wonderful and unmissable natural scenery.

A couple of kilometers before entering Porto Ercole, follow the signs for the Feniglia beach, leave your car in the parking lots and continue on foot or by bicycle (you can also rent them on site). Access to the Riserva Naturale Duna Feniglia is free, it is a dune 6/7 kilometers long for a surface of 474 hectares that separates the open sea from the eastern lagoon of Orbetello and connects the Argentario with Ansedonia. It is a true oasis for those who love nature, you walk immersed in silence, surrounded by the intense scents of the pine forest, an ideal environment for walking and cycling in the greenery. Even on the hottest days the shade of the pine trees gives you a pleasant coolness. At regular intervals the paths open up that lead directly to the beach. A very suitable place also for sports, completely flat and equipped with a path with wooden gym equipment.

Along the main path you will also find the stele in memory of Caravaggio, it seems in fact that in 1610 the famous painter was found dying on this beach, to then die soon after in the hospital of Porto Ercole.

In the part that overlooks the lagoon there are the huts for ornithological observation, a nature trail for the blind with handrails and olfactory and tactile stations.

The vegetation is composed of maritime pines, domestic pines, cork oaks, holm oaks, sea lilies, junipers and shrubs of the Mediterranean scrub. As for the flora, the absolute protagonists are the numerous deer that live in total freedom, we also find some wild boars, foxes, badgers, weasels and skunks; finally, the avifauna includes numerous species.

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55.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

23.4 km

16.5 km

4.54 km

4.47 km

4.27 km

2.77 km

Surfaces

28.0 km

8.05 km

7.59 km

6.77 km

4.60 km

869 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 11 November

20°C

18°C

98 %

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Comments

July 30, 2024,MTB "Pinienwaldtour" von Capalbio Scalo nach Orbetello

Today was the first trip to the sea.

A good half of the route went through the famous pine forests of the Maremma...

Beautiful.

And the smell immediately brings back childhood memories of my family holidays in Spain.

With "turbo mode" constantly activated, we went quickly -
saving energy was at the top of the agenda :-)

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