From Prato to Florence along the Sun Cycle Route — Ring tour

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From Prato to Florence along the Sun Cycle Route — Ring tour

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From Prato to Florence along the Sun Cycle Route — Ring tour

03:10

51.4km

130m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 6, 2024

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 33.0 km for 86 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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2.83 km

Mercatale Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

The Mercatale bridge is located in Prato and is of medieval origin. It gave access to the homonymous square which at the time was one of the largest in Europe. …

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16.8 km

San Mauro Mill

Highlight • Historical Site

The Mill of San Mauro is located at the intersection of the Macinante canal and the Bisenzio river. The mill is now in a precarious condition but the lower floor …

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26.2 km

Cascine Park, Florence

Highlight • Forest

The park covers over 130 hectares, with more than 19,000 tree species. It's an idyllic spot for birdwatching, and in addition to the more common birds, you can spot gray …

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28.0 km

Santa Trinita Bridge

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The bridge was built in wood in 1252, thanks to the mayor Filippo Ugoni [2] with the patronage of the Frescobaldi family, taking its name from the nearby Basilica of …

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51.4 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

31.8 km

12.2 km

4.19 km

2.24 km

788 m

172 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

24.1 km

17.4 km

4.18 km

3.24 km

2.16 km

340 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 6 November

16°C

9°C

46 %

Additional weather tips

There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.

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Comments

April 11, 2022,Fahrradtour nach Prato

Today we went on a bike tour to Prato in the most beautiful cycling weather.

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April 21, 2023,FEE-E3: Prato - Florenz

We have reached Tuscany. The arduous way across the Apennines took the train away from us. We cycled comfortably from Prato to Florence in the sunshine.

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