Campo nell'Elba to Le Grottarelle
Campo nell'Elba · about 20 min by car from Portoferraio
The walk
5.7 km out-and-back walk near Campo nell'Elba, up to 108, 312 m of total ascent: about 2 h of walking. Waymarked hiking trail. Along the way: Sassi Ritti, Castancoli and Le Grottarelle. After the walk: lunch at Summertime – Isola d’Elba in Capoliveri (15.2 km).
Waymarked hiking trail (grade E): paths and dirt roads, good walking shoes are enough.
How to get there
By car
From Portoferraio: about 20 min (14 km as the crow flies). Most trailheads have roadside parking or a small car park in the nearest village.
By train and bus
Take a train to Portoferraio, then a regional bus or a taxi for the last stretch. Our link plans the whole trip with Google Maps public transport.
Start point
42.74498,10.17071
Coordinates of the first waymark. Paste them into any map app.
Country buses run less often on Sundays and holidays, and some not at all: check the return journey before you set off.
Along the way
- Sassi Ritti50 m from the trail
- Castancoli200 m from the trail
- Le Grottarelle200 m from the trail
Wikipedia (Italian)
Where to eat and drink
Book tastings ahead, and check opening days: many osterie close one day a week.
A good day here
- 10:00Park near Campo nell'Elba and start the walk.
- 12:00Back at the start after about 2 h.
- 13:00Lunch at Summertime – Isola d’Elba in Capoliveri, 15 km by car.
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