From Casoli to Grotta all'Onda via Campo all'Orzo

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From Casoli to Grotta all'Onda via Campo all'Orzo

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From Casoli to Grotta all'Onda via Campo all'Orzo

04:31

11.5km

670m

Hiking

Embark on a moderate hike through the southern Apuan Alps in Tuscany, Italy, covering 7.1 miles (11.5 km) with an elevation gain of 2205 feet (672 metres). This route, typically taking around 4 hours and 30 minutes, offers diverse terrain from natural paths and dirt roads to sections along an aqueduct, providing consistent gradients and ample shade. You will discover spectacular panoramic views stretching from the mountains to the sea, passing the ruins of the church of San Rocco at Campo all'Orzo and the impressive Grotta all'Onda.

While generally rated as moderate, the trail's length and elevation gain demand good fitness and a habit of walking. Sure-footedness is essential due to varied surfaces, including rocky areas and staircased segments. For added stability and comfort on the ascents and descents, trekking poles are recommended to help you navigate the route safely.

This trail is notable for its rich history and unique features. Grotta all'Onda, a major highlight, is a prehistoric cave continuously inhabited for thousands of years, from the Paleolithic era by Neanderthals and Homo Sapiens up to the Bronze Age. The route also features the intriguing aqueduct path and the “scala santa” leading to Campo all'Orzo, making it one of the best in the region for its natural beauty and historical depth.

Last updated: April 23, 2026

Waypoints

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304 m

Casoli — Village of Murals

Highlight • Settlement

Located at the foot of Monte Matanna, the village of Casoli, as well as being an enchanting fraction of the municipality of Camaiore (Lucca), is a village characterized by the presence of about 120 graffiti that decorate squares, balconies and walls, portraying myths, characters of the village and ancient crafts that allow you to immerse yourself more in the history of the town

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4.18 km

Ruins of San Rocco Church at Campo all'Orzo

Highlight • Historical Site

From the area you can enjoy a spectacular view of Versilia, between the southern Apuan Alps, with the ruins of a stone church from the early twentieth century which had already been dedicated to San Rocco. The altitude is about 930 meters above sea level.

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5.69 km

Foce del Crocione (or del Termine)

Highlight • Mountain Pass

Mouth of Crocione or Termine (978 m a.s.l.)

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8.17 km

All'Onda Cave

Highlight • Cave

Beautiful cave at the foot of Mount Matanna inhabited since prehistoric times.
Archaeological site, the findings of the excavation campaigns are kept in the archaeological museum of Camaiore.
Climbing routes and beautiful natural environment with a large cave dominated by overhanging walls with waterfalls and water games.

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9.72 km

Ancient stone bridge over the Lombricese stream

Highlight • Bridge

Ancient stone bridge, which can be crossed as part of the CAI54 path, over the Lombricese stream, which forms the Camaiore river together with the Lucese.

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11.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.07 km

1.97 km

630 m

487 m

253 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.37 km

3.43 km

1.40 km

707 m

479 m

106 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,000 m)

Lowest point (350 m)

Weather

Friday 6 November

13°C

5°C

26 %

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Comments

June 4, 2024,Da Casoli alla Grotta all'Onda via Campo all'Orzo (leichtere Variante)

Super nice tour, unfortunately partly without GPS, according to Garmin 3:53 walking time ;)

Easy option, as there is no gradient > 30% (due to my lack of sure-footedness)

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December 24, 2024,Da Casoli alla Grotta all'Onda via Campo all'Orzo

Casoli what can I say, the town is beautiful with its graffiti, its mountains are beautiful

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January 18, 2025,Monte Prana

Departure from Casoli Cericcia, Scala Santa, Focetta di San Vincenzo, Monte Prana, Campo all'Orzo, Foce del Termine and return. With Giovanni Crudeli and Fabio Meniconi.

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