Castellina in Chianti trail 355
Castellina in Chianti · about 20 min by car from Siena
The walk
6.1 km out-and-back walk near Castellina in Chianti, almost flat (+57 m): about 1 h 45 min of walking. Waymarked hiking trail. After the walk: wine tasting at Pomona (1.1 km) and lunch at La Taverna di Vagliagli in Castelnuovo Berardenga (2.5 km).
Waymarked hiking trail (grade E): paths and dirt roads, good walking shoes are enough.
How to get there
By car
From Siena: 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 Siena, then a regional bus or a taxi for the last stretch. Our link plans the whole trip with Google Maps public transport.
Start point
43.44328,11.31468
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.
Also within reach: Florence, about 55 min by car
Where to eat and drink
Independent winemaker
Forgiardita Winery
Castelnuovo Berardenga · 2.5 km from the trail
Book tastings ahead, and check opening days: many osterie close one day a week.
A good day here
- 10:00Park near Castellina in Chianti and start the walk.
- 11:45Back at the start after about 1 h 45 min.
- 13:00Lunch at La Taverna di Vagliagli in Castelnuovo Berardenga, 2.5 km by car.
- 15:30Tasting at Pomona, 1.1 km from the trail.
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