Siena to S. Leonardo al Lago
Siena · about 5 min by car from Siena
The walk
5.1 km out-and-back walk near Siena, up to S. Leonardo al Lago, 162 m of total ascent: about 1 h 30 min of walking. Easy paths and dirt roads. After the walk: wine tasting at Fanciulle Vini (2.8 km) and lunch at La Taverna di Vagliagli in Castelnuovo Berardenga (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 Siena: about 5 min (5 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
43.31191,11.27579
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.
Where to eat and drink
Independent winemaker
Fattorie Cavaglioni E Palazzo Di Piero Societa’ Agricola S.r.l.
SOVICILLE · 6.3 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 Siena and start the walk.
- 11:30Back at the start after about 1 h 30 min.
- 13:00Lunch at La Taverna di Vagliagli in Castelnuovo Berardenga, 14 km by car.
- 15:30Tasting at Fanciulle Vini, 2.8 km from the trail.
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