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Rio loop

Rio · about 15 min by car from Portoferraio

Distance
4.2 km
Walking time
1 h 15 min
Total ascent
109 m
Shape
Almost a loop
Grade
T · Easy path

The walk

Almost-loop walk of 4.2 km near Rio, almost flat (+109 m): about 1 h 15 min of walking. Easy paths and dirt roads. After the walk: wine tasting at Arrighi (9.9 km) and lunch at Summertime – Isola d’Elba in Capoliveri (13.5 km).

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

How to get there

By car

From Portoferraio: about 15 min (10 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 Portoferraio, 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

42.86704,10.41673

Coordinates of the first waymark. Paste them into any map app.

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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.

Where to eat and drink

Independent winemaker

Arrighi

Porto Azzurro · 9.9 km from the trail

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Recommended osteria

Summertime – Isola d’Elba

Capoliveri · 14 km from the trail

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Recommended osteria

I’ Ciocio

Suvereto · 32 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 Rio and start the walk.
  2. 11:15Back at the start after about 1 h 15 min.
  3. 13:00Lunch at Summertime – Isola d’Elba in Capoliveri, 14 km by car.
  4. 15:30Tasting at Arrighi, 9.9 km from the trail.