Hiking to Castelvecchio
Very original trekking in Castelvecchio Nature Reserve, a few kilometers from San Gimignano. Along this fascinating hike we will visit the magnificent ruins of this beautiful medieval hamlet, "The Old Castle". On the top of the hill you will see two towers and huge parts of defensive walls, the church, a water reservoir and many traces of buildings. The natural border of this incredible place are two ravines (a good defense in centuries of wars) hiding botanical rarities due to a special microclimate. Finally, you'll be thrilled and surprised by Botro ai Buchi, "The Holes Canyon" with some demanding passageways. Half a day will be enough to visit the castle and a small part of the defensive ravines. With the whole day you'll have a complete, gorgeous, demanding loop.
Half Day
- Start: 09:00:00
- Return: 13:00:00
- Cost: See table
- Difficulty: Medium (walk on humid and stony river bed)
- Equipment: basic trekking outfit. At least 2 liters of beverages.
Full Day
- Start: 09:00:00
- Return: 18:00:00
- Cost: See table
- Difficulty: High (long walk on damp and stony river bed; in the canyon some tricky passages with ankle high water)
- Equipment: basic trekking outfit. Packed lunch, at least 2 liters of beverages. A pair of dry shoes to leave at the car.