Hear a route

50,000 stories are waiting to be told. Press play on one.

Routes

Tuscan Vistas & Hidden Gardens Ride, Siena, Tuscany

Tuscan Vistas & Hidden Gardens Ride

90 languages
Tap to hear previews
Suitable forRunningCycling
In town6 places along the way

Amazing stories as you explore.

Tap to hear previews

Welcome to a bike ride around the historic edge of Siena, with wide views and green spaces. It follows quiet streets and paths and shows the city from less busy angles, away from the central squares.

Along the way

1
Fortezza Medicea (Medici Fortress)Start your journey from this impressive 16th-century fortress, offering a large green space (Giardini della Lizza) and a perfect spot to gather before your ride
2
Porta Camollia & Viale Vittorio VenetoCycle along this tree-lined avenue, part of Siena's outer ring road, which offers a gentle start and views towards the northern gate of the city, a historical e
3
Orto Botanico dell'Università di SienaDiscover a tranquil oasis at Siena's Botanical Garden.
4
Porta Romana ViewpointPause at the historic Porta Romana, one of Siena's most imposing gates.
5
Belvedere di Via Esterna di FontebrandaExperience a truly iconic panorama of Siena, looking up at the majestic Duomo and the Torre del Mangia.
6
Fortezza Medicea (End)Conclude your scenic cycle back at the Fortezza Medicea, completing your loop with a sense of accomplishment and a fresh appreciation for Siena's diverse beauty

The route

Distance8.2 km
Running≈ 56 min
Cycling≈ 39 min
Climb↑ 140 m
RouteCircular

A 8.2 km circular route from Siena to run or cycle, with 140 m of climbing.

Elevation↑ 140 m in total

Before you go

StartFortezza Medicea (Medici Fortress), Piazza della Lizza, 53100 Siena SI, ItalyOpen the start in Maps →
FinishBack where you started

More near Siena

Siena, Tuscany

Siena's Panoramic Paths & Historic Heartbeat

3.7 km · ≈ 1 h 01 · ↑ 113 m
Walk · Run · Cycle· Circular
Christmas
Siena, Tuscany

Siena Christmas Walk

1.5 km · ≈ 22 min · ↑ 20 m
Walk · Run · Cycle· Circular
Siena, Tuscany

Siena's Iconic Journey: Palaces, Cathedrals, and Fountains

2.4 km · ≈ 37 min · ↑ 47 m
Walk · Run · Cycle· Circular
Siena, Tuscany

Hidden Canvases & Ancient Alleys

2.8 km · ≈ 41 min · ↑ 36 m
Walk · Run · Cycle· Circular

All routes in Tuscany →

Stories told in
Share it with 5 people for free