Vallone Mine – Capoliveri Panoramic Trail loop from Capoliveri

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Vallone Mine – Capoliveri Panoramic Trail loop from Capoliveri

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Vallone Mine – Capoliveri Panoramic Trail loop from Capoliveri

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20.7km

550m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 31, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 1.47 km for 55 m

After 19.4 km for 62 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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7.41 km

Cactus Trail to the Calamita Mines

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Great trail from the Calamitamine to Innamorata with very nice views and natural sections.

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9.73 km

Vallone Mine

Highlight • Historical Site

The Vallone mine is a beautiful abandoned open-air mine. The rusty cars give the landscape a post-industrial type atmosphere with a particular charm.

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12.2 km

The Capoliveri mines are located in the heart of the Tuscan Archipelago National Park, on Monte Calamita (Magnet), which takes its name from magnetite, the iron mineral found in these mines; namely Calamita, Ginevro and a small work Sassi Neri. For centuries they were the largest source of income for the Elban population, especially those from Rio Marina, Rio Elba and Capoliveri.

To discover the fascinating and ancient history of iron and to understand the hard-working journey of the miners, it is possible to take a guided excursion to the Minera del Ginevro and to the Museum of the Old Workshop.
Magnetite is a dense mineral, its specific gravity is 8 times higher than that of water, it is also an iron mineral with the highest iron content and therefore also the most intense.

The Elban iron deposits are among the oldest iron deposits to have been exploited in the world. Since early history, the island has held a strategic position, both in terms of controlling shipping traffic and due to its inexhaustible mineral deposits, which were targeted by the major powers of the Mediterranean.
Source: infoelba.net/elba-entdecken/geologie-elbas/minen-capoliveri

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13.6 km

Capoliveri Panoramic Trail

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Near Poggio Polveraio and Monte Calamita, this scenic trail passes around old mines and not far from where the famous mountain bike events for professionals are held. Capoliveri, in fact, is one of the best places in Italy to ride off-road.

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15.6 km

Start of Le Miniere Trail

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Breathtaking views and slopes kept very well by the guys of the Capoliveri Bike Park

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17.1 km

Scenic Road to Capoliveri

Highlight • Viewpoint

Impressive far-reaching views with easily drivable roads. There's only headwind behind every curve from the front 😅🥴
Take water with you, there's nothing here👍

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19.5 km

Capoliveri Historic Center

Highlight • Settlement

Capoliveri is the southeastern of the eight municipalities on the Tuscan island of Elba. The historic town lies at 167 m altitude on the hill Monte Calamita and has 4033 inhabitants (as of 31 December 2015). The municipality, which also includes the scattered settlements Lacona, Madonna delle Grazie, Morcone, Pareti and Innamorata, has an area of 38 square kilometers. Neighboring municipalities are Portoferraio, Porto Azzurro and Campo nell'Elba.

Source: de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capoliveri

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20.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.35 km

7.37 km

3.80 km

184 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

12.2 km

4.80 km

2.58 km

1.08 km

118 m

Elevation

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Highest point (220 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

Weather

Thursday 8 October

23°C

17°C

60 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 21.0 km/h

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Comments

June 9, 2022,Mountainbike-Tour

Great bike area on Monte Calamita. Unfortunately, I had an ugly crash on the enduro track 😥

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May 18, 2023,Capoliveri - Morcone - Fosso del Salcio Trail - Palazzo Calamita

Instead of studying the weather report - just drove off - stayed dry, 🐷had 😀

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May 13, 2024,Capoliverie Favorite One

Great enduro routes. Lower trails with lots of big stones but still rideable without any problems.

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October 29, 2023,Monte Calamita Trails

Absolute dream round on Monte Calamita.
Starting point is Capoliveri. The tour partly leads on trails from the Capoliveri Legend Cup race. The absolute highlight is the abandoned ore mine near Capo le Francesche. A surreal, magical place. You definitely have to drive it once.

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August 15, 2023,Capoliveri percorso rosso: miniere

The first 6 km on asphalt are missing because coming from the black path (world cup), having in common the beginning of one with the end of the other but in the opposite direction, I joined them

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May 23, 2025,Capoliveri - Monte Calamita - Capo le Francesche - Palazzo Calamita

Today we did another obligatory Calamita tour on a fantastically beautiful day!
A must-do for every Elba vacation! 😄👌

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