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The River Park of the high Val D'Elsa — Ring tour

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The River Park of the high Val D'Elsa — Ring tour

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The River Park of the high Val D'Elsa — Ring tour

01:32

5.85km

40m

Hiking

Embark on an easy hike along the Elsa River, known for its striking crystal-clear, turquoise waters and lush woods. This 3.6-mile (5.9 km) ring tour takes about 1 hour and 31 minutes to complete, with a minimal elevation gain of 145 feet (44 metres). You will follow natural paths and…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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339 m

Diborrato Waterfall

Highlight • Waterfall

By now, word has probably gotten around a bit about how beautiful it is here. It's not quite as quiet at Pentecost, but it's still absolutely within reason 😉.

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344 m

Bear's Cave

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Legend says that this was the cave where a bear lived..

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663 m

Elsa River Trail

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Natural, deeply cut valley with wild flora and a great bird life.

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3.38 km

Colle Alta (Historic centre of Colle di Val d'Elsa)

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Beautiful upper town with historic alleys and vaulted passages, well worth seeing. And of course the wonderful river Elsa, absolutely recommended 👍.
The Gelatteria/Pasticceria/Bar Garibaldi is also on the market square🔝

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.24 km

1.57 km

1.46 km

311 m

259 m

Surfaces

2.44 km

2.04 km

1.30 km

< 100 m

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Weather

Saturday 15 August

34°C

21°C

14 %

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Comments

July 18, 2024,Der Fluss-Park der oberen Val D'Elsa — Rundtour

Very nice hike. I would go early in the morning. Firstly because of the warmth - thank God there is good shade there. Secondly because of the tourists who swarm everywhere from midday onwards. I would choose a different route back, however, and take the path along the river, the way you came.

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May 22, 2025,Het Rivierenpark van de hoge Val D'Elsa — Rondleiding

I liked the first part. The second part is not special.

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June 19, 2025,Colle di Val D'Elsa river trail 🇮🇹

About 5km long, this trail along the Else river features numerous small waterfalls (and one of around 15 meters) with the river being a luminous blue colour. Along the route there are also several crossings.
The river is suitable for swimming and can get quite busy in the middle of summer. The route continues on from the river to the …

July 17, 2025,Le Parc fluvial de la haute Val D'Elsa — Le Tour

Magnificent hike!!
Especially the first part; the second is on the road...
If I had to do it again... I'd do this round-trip hike so as not to leave this fabulous landscape!!

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November 2, 2024,Il Parco fluviale dell'alta Val D'Elsa — Giro ad anello

Nice walk along the river with great views. Only problem is it says it's all a trail and keeps telling you it's a trail but you're on the main road with traffic for the second half of the way.

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August 3, 2025,Activité

The place could be pleasant, but it is unfortunately very poorly maintained. Extremely busy, it is also very dirty, with a persistent smell that gives the impression of walking along sewers... It is really a shame, because the place has potential. It deserves to be better promoted, whether by the municipality, the State or the Water and Forests Department. As …

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August 29, 2021,Colle di Val d’Elsa

The first section along the river is beautiful

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September 9, 2025,Parco Fluviale

The start is by far the roughest part. Dont take the way back through Town. It's not pretty and there is no foothpath on some stretches.

June 21, 2026

first part is wonderfully beautiful, second part is really nothing special… just walking along a boring road. Go back and forth as the other comments also indicate…

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The River Park of the high Val D'Elsa — Ring tour

Diborrato Waterfall

Bear's Cave

Elsa River Trail

Colle Alta (Historic centre of Colle di Val d'Elsa)

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