Hike & Fork

Trail 367Validated by the Italian Alpine ClubGood for kids

Castelnuovo Berardenga to Villa Arceno

Castelnuovo Berardenga · about 20 min by car from Siena

Distance
5.8 km
Walking time
1 h 45 min
Total ascent
118 m
Shape
Out & back
Grade
T · Easy path

The walk

5.8 km out-and-back walk near Castelnuovo Berardenga, almost flat (+118 m): about 1 h 45 min of walking. Easy paths and dirt roads. Along the way: Villa Arceno. After the walk: wine tasting at Podere Lecci e Brocchi (1.2 km) and lunch at La Taverna di Vagliagli in Castelnuovo Berardenga (12.7 km).

Easy path (grade T): wide tracks and short climbs, trainers are fine in dry weather.

How to get there

By car

From Siena: about 20 min (15 km as the crow flies). Most trailheads have roadside parking or a small car park in the nearest village.

Driving directions

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.

Public transport route

Start point

43.38285,11.49581

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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

Wikipedia (Italian)

Where to eat and drink

Independent winemaker

Podere Lecci E Brocchi

Castelnuovo Berardenga · 1.2 km from the trail

Directions

Independent winemaker

La Lama Azienda Agricola

Castelnuovo Berardenga · 3.1 km from the trail

WebsiteDirections

Independent winemaker

Scheggiolla

Castelnuovo Berardenga · 3.1 km from the trail

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Recommended osteria

La Taverna di Vagliagli

Castelnuovo Berardenga · 13 km from the trail

Directions

Recommended osteria

Il Conte Matto

Trequanda · 24 km from the trail

Directions

Book tastings ahead, and check opening days: many osterie close one day a week.

A good day here

  1. 10:00Park near Castelnuovo Berardenga and start the walk.
  2. 11:45Back at the start after about 1 h 45 min.
  3. 13:00Lunch at La Taverna di Vagliagli in Castelnuovo Berardenga, 13 km by car.
  4. 15:30Tasting at Podere Lecci E Brocchi, 1.2 km from the trail.