Nature Reserve Guide
Riserva Naturale Acquerino Cantagallo is a protected area spanning approximately 1,867 hectares in the heart of the Apennines, situated between the provinces of Prato and Pistoia. This nature reserve features extensive woodlands with ancient beech and chestnut trees, mountainous terrain including peaks like Monte Bucciana and Monte Javello, and numerous crystal-clear streams such as the Bisenzio Springs. The diverse landscape of Riserva Naturale Acquerino Cantagallo offers opportunities for several sports like road cycling, touring cycling, mountain biking, hiking, and more.
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115
riders
61.2km
03:12
1,000m
1,000m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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50
riders
89.3km
05:04
1,950m
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Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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29.7km
01:46
650m
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Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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riders
32.0km
01:52
650m
650m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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43
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64.4km
03:59
500m
490m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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61.2km
04:12
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1,010m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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34.0km
02:30
670m
670m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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89.8km
06:33
1,960m
1,960m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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2
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25.9km
02:59
1,060m
1,060m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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25.1km
02:31
670m
670m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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21
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36.1km
03:29
990m
1,000m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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riders
29.8km
03:31
1,140m
1,140m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.
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55
hikers
12.9km
04:13
570m
570m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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55
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11.2km
03:55
620m
610m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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39
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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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35
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8.49km
02:31
260m
260m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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33
runners
29.6km
04:17
1,190m
1,190m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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18.0km
02:21
730m
730m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10.2km
01:10
250m
250m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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runners
15.5km
02:06
630m
630m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.
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16
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28.6km
01:56
440m
440m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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32.3km
01:41
90m
90m
Easy gravel ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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41.6km
02:55
760m
760m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

2
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33.0km
02:37
920m
920m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.
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Riserva Naturale Acquerino Cantagallo offers a variety of outdoor activities including Road cycling, Touring cycling, Mountain biking, Hiking, Jogging, and Gravel biking. The reserve features over 100 routes across these sports. More information can be found in the Cycling in Riserva Naturale Acquerino Cantagallo guide.
More than 2,000 visitors have explored routes in Riserva Naturale Acquerino Cantagallo. The area's 107 routes have an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars, indicating high satisfaction among users.
Yes, Riserva Naturale Acquerino Cantagallo offers several road cycling routes. Examples include the "From Vaiano to Barberino di Mugello – loop tour" (38 miles [61 km]) and the "Laghi di Suviana e del Brasimone da Vaiano – loop" (55 miles [89 km]). Explore more options in the Road Cycling Routes in Riserva Naturale Acquerino Cantagallo guide.
Popular hiking trails include the "Monte Faggi di Javello – Massacorbi Waterfall loop from Schignano" (8 miles [13 km]) and the "Spedaletto Farmhouse – Passo degli Acquiputoli loop from Riserva naturale Acquerino" (5 miles [8.5 km]). The reserve is known for its extensive network of marked trails. For more details, consult the Hiking in Riserva Naturale Acquerino Cantagallo guide.
Mountain biking is a prominent activity in the reserve, with trails like the "Riserva Naturale dell'Acquerino – anello da Cantagallo" (16 miles [26 km]) and the "Acquerino Nature Reserve – Acquerino Refuge loop from Riserva naturale Acquerino" (22 miles [36 km]). These routes offer varied terrains, including golden beech forests. The MTB Trails in Riserva Naturale Acquerino Cantagallo guide provides further options.
The reserve features lush forests with ancient beech and chestnut trees, mountainous terrain including Monte Bucciana and Monte Javello, and numerous crystal-clear streams like the Bisenzio Springs. Historical traces such as ruined farmsteads and old mills also dot the landscape. The Attractions in Riserva Naturale Acquerino Cantagallo guide highlights key points of interest.
The reserve offers routes of varying difficulty. For hiking, there are moderate trails like the "Monte Faggi di Javello – Massacorbi Waterfall loop from Schignano." Komoot also provides an Easy hikes in Riserva Naturale Acquerino Cantagallo guide to help find suitable options.
The official website for the reserve is acquerinocantagallo.it. For inquiries, the Visitor Center in Cantagallo can be reached at 0574/956350, and the Acquerino Cantagallo Association at +39 347 4949546.
Riserva Naturale Acquerino Cantagallo is a biodiversity hotspot. It is home to deer, fallow deer, roe deer, wild boar, and predators such as foxes, badgers, martens, weasels, wolves, and wildcats. Protected amphibian species like the fire salamander and spectacled salamander also inhabit the area.
Yes, komoot offers several guides for the area, including Hiking in Riserva Naturale Acquerino Cantagallo, Road Cycling Routes in Riserva Naturale Acquerino Cantagallo, and MTB Trails in Riserva Naturale Acquerino Cantagallo. There are also guides for specific interests like Waterfall hikes and Gravel biking.
The "Sentiero delle Fonti e dei Mulini" (Path of Fountains and Mills) is a notable multi-day hiking itinerary within the reserve. It highlights the area's waterways and historical human interaction with the environment, including old mills. This path can also be divided into seven single-day looping routes.
Among the longer road cycling routes is the "Laghi di Suviana e del Brasimone da Vaiano – loop," covering approximately 55 miles (89 km). Another significant route is "From Vaiano to Barberino di Mugello – loop tour," which is about 38 miles (61 km) long. These routes are generally rated as difficult.
Yes, touring cycling routes are available, often sharing roads with road cycling. Examples include the "Laghi di Suviana e del Brasimone da Vaiano – loop" (56 miles [90 km]) and the "Pistoia from Vaiano – loop tour" (40 miles [64 km]). These routes typically feature difficult terrain.

