Pontecosi Lake – Viadotto Poggio loop from Castelnuovo di Garfagnana

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Pontecosi Lake – Viadotto Poggio loop from Castelnuovo di Garfagnana

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Pontecosi Lake – Viadotto Poggio loop from Castelnuovo di Garfagnana

01:52

17.2km

300m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 23, 2026

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Start point

Train Station

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3.06 km

Lake Pontecosi

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Pontecosi lake is a hydroelectric basin built on the Serchio river. Along its banks is the small village of the same name, which was originally a castle used to control access to the river. The castle was already in a state of decay at the end of the 13th century. Today, the lake offers picnic areas, fishing spots and a large equipped green area, ideal for relaxing.

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3.32 km

Pontecosi Lake

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Lake Pontecosi was born in 1925 with the damming of the Serchio river. It is a perfect stopping point during a ride because on its banks there are picnic areas and fishing spots.

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7.10 km

Viadotto Poggio

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railway viaduct that was blown up by the retreating Germans during the Second World War and later rebuilt. At its highest point it is 54 m. from the surface of the Serchio River.

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15.8 km

Scenic viewpoint

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On the foundation of the old donjon you can now enjoy the beautiful views.

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16.1 km

Town Hall of Castelnuovo di Garfagnana

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The mayor and his subjects of the city reside in this palace.

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16.2 km

Via delle Mura

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Beautiful and nice passage along the old fortress walls. Unfortunately, due to non-respect of the structure (vandalism), this passage was closed. You can still take a look though.

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16.3 km

Ponte Vecchio (Santa Lucia Bridge), Castelnuovo di Garfagnana

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The two bridges in Castelnuovo di Garfagnana are among the most important infrastructures in the history of the region. Both bridges were blown up by the German soldiers during their retreat operations in 1945 and then faithfully rebuilt at the end of the conflict.
The Santa Lucia bridge, also known as Ponte Vecchio, is made entirely of sandstone and has two identical arches.

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16.5 km

Vittorio Alfieri Municipal Theater

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Place for a smile and a tear.

Historical indication:
The Teatro Alfieri is a 19th-century theater and opera house on the outskirts of the city.
The theater was built in 1860 by order of the local counts Luigi and Giovanni Carli. The latter also assisted in the design along with Antonio Vittoni. It was originally dedicated to Vittorio Emanuele II, and it took its current name, in honor of the playwright Vittorio Alfieri, after the establishment of the republic after the war.
If you get the chance to take a look inside, do it.

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17.2 km

End point

Train Station

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