Grosseto and Castiglione della Pescaia on two wheels

Among the places you will encounter on this pleasant 53-kilometer itinerary suitable for the whole family, we find the Diaccia Botrona Nature Reserve and its Clodia Island, the seafront of Marina di Grosseto and the ancient fishing village of Castiglione della Pescaia.

From the center of Grosseto, continue towards the Grosseto-Marina cycle path. After 6.5 kilometers, turn right onto Strada delle Strillaie and continue towards Grosseto through the locality of Casotto dei Pescatori. Here there is a restaurant bar, where if you wish you can take a break to recharge your batteries. Then continue entering the agricultural area of Squadre Basse and continue pedaling on a smooth dirt road until you reach a hill that was an island in ancient times: the Clodia Island. Here you can admire the remains of the Benedictine Abbey of San Pancrazio al Fango, dating back to the early Middle Ages. Now you are in the Diaccia Botrona Nature Reserve, a naturalistic oasis of great biodiversity. After crossing the Bruna River, continue on municipal roads to the center of Castiglione della Pescaia.

From Castiglione della Pescaia it returns to Grosseto crossing the Oasis of San Felice to Marina di Grosseto. Once you reach its promenade, you can leave your bike to relax a bit on the beach and, why not, to take a refreshing swim in the sea. Finally, return to Grosseto to the starting point.

The point of arrival and departure can also be easily reached by train. The city is served by the Grosseto station, a railway station of the Tyrrhenian Railway.