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Scenic mountain hike in the east of the island. On a lonely path it goes steeply up to a magnificent viewpoint summit. A pleasant descent to the harbor of Porto Azzurro lets the route end. Numerous restaurants invite you to stop.
moderate
Distance 8.2 km
3:30 h
399 m
565 m
492 m
2 m
The route runs on firm paths and partly steep mountain trails.
Author’s recommendation
Numerous dining options at the harbor of Porto Azzurro.
Difficulty
moderate
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moderate
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Highest point
Cima del Monte, 492 m
Lowest point
Porto Azzurro, 2 m
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RicksOsteria Clandestina
Calafata
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Caution when wet. Risk of slipping.Roadbook
At the church, head steeply up the alley westwards (red-white marking) to the Le Panche saddle - cross the main road and follow a mountain path to Cima del Monte - continue to Monte Castello and descend to Porto Azzurro.
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Monte CapannelloRicks
Osteria Clandestina
Calafata
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Bus connection from Porto Azzurro to Rio nell' ErbeDirections
From Portoferraio eastwards to Rio nell' ElbaParking
Parking lots at the edge of townCoordinates
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42.814196, 10.401650
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42°48'51.1"N 10°24'05.9"E
UTM
32T 614590 4741134
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Book recommendation by the author
Müller Travel Guide Elba and the Tuscan Archipelago ISBN 978-3-95654-538-2
Author’s map recommendations
GLOBALMAP Isola d' Elba ISBN 978-8-87914-371-4
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Equipment
Standard mountain hiking equipment. Sturdy footwear. Hiking poles recommended. Food and enough drinks. Don't forget sun protection!!Localization
Parts of this content were machine translated from German.
Difficulty
moderate
Overall difficulty
moderate
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Distance
8.2 km
Duration
3:30 h
Ascent
399 m
Descent
565 m
Highest point
492 m
Lowest point
2 m
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