Monte Castello Summit – Cima del Monte loop from Porto Azzurro

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Monte Castello Summit – Cima del Monte loop from Porto Azzurro

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Monte Castello Summit – Cima del Monte loop from Porto Azzurro

04:29

13.2km

520m

Hiking

Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 20, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 7.30 km for 1.31 km

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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4.25 km

Monte Castello Summit

Highlight • Summit

Nice view of the narrowest point of the island, Portoferraio and Monte Capanne.

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4.59 km

View of Monte Castello and Marina di Campo Bay

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No designated picnic area, but nice shady place for a picnic.

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5.92 km

Cima del Monte

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Contrary to Komoot: do not take the exit from here on the left towards Porto Azurro. The way down there is EXTREMELY difficult and dangerous. The bike has to be …

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8.37 km

Monte Mar di Capanna Summit Cross

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The mountain with the lattice cross, also called Monte della Croce, is "only" 292 m high, and the climb is not "easy." Photos from October 1, 2017; in mid-January 2018, …

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11.3 km

Barbarossa Beach

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This beach takes its name from the well-known pirate Barbarossa, as it seems that he used it as a landing place on the Island of Elba.

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11.3 km

Punta dello Stendardo Panoramic Trail

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Great great panorama path between the beach Barbarossa and Poto Azzurro

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12.2 km

Carmignani Promenade

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12.3 km

View of the Hidden Cove at Fortezza di Porto Azzurro

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A beautiful little bay.

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12.6 km

La Pianotta

Beach

13.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.39 km

3.55 km

2.68 km

2.37 km

162 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.32 km

2.41 km

1.10 km

1.09 km

761 m

373 m

188 m

Elevation

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Highest point (470 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Sunday 11 October

24°C

17°C

24 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 22.0 km/h

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Comments

June 23, 2024,Wanderung von Porto Azzuro zum Monte Mar di Capanna

Very beautiful... but challenging hike included with a wonderful view of the region... with a stop at a location that produces its own goat cheese... highly recommended 👌😋

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