Naturalistic and historical itinerary that takes the hiker to discover a nature of rare beauty and to remember one of the most tragic moments of World War II in Italy, namely the massacre of Sant’Anna di Stazzema.

The route also includes a climb to the top of Mount Lieto, from which there is a wonderful view of both the Apuan Alps and the sea of Versilia. On clear days, Gorgona Island and even Corsica can be spotted.

Technical description:
The route does not present great difficulty, although some sections can be challenging for those who are not trained to walk. Especially the ascent to the summit of Mount Lieto can be a bit strenuous even though you are walking in the middle of the forest and the trail is not difficult to follow. The ascent to the summit is well marked however, it is still necessary to pay attention.

Route type: loop
Length: 10 km
Height difference in ascent: 680 m
Downhill elevation gain: 680 m
Highest point: 1002 m
Lowest point: 642 m

Technical tips:
Use an appropriate pair of shoes. It is possible to find refreshment points in Farnocchia (beginning-end of the route) and St. Anna (middle of the route).
The ascent to Mt. Lieto may be optional: the beginning of the trail is not very visible so pay attention. In autumn, the leaves may hide the roughness of the ground.

Municipality of departure: Stazzema
Starting location: Farnocchia
Municipality of arrival: Stazzema
Finish location: Farnocchia

Recommended period:
Spring, summer and fall are beautiful seasons for this hike: the colors are very vivid because the beech trees (which are very common) change color and make the path magical.

Where to park:
At the hamlet of Farnocchia you can park without any problem, as well as if you decide to start from St. Anna.