Elba

The bus drops us off in Lorenzana in the morning. We have breakfast at the bar and are happy that after the long bus ride, the adventure finally begins. Off we go, with a gently rolling climb up the slope of the first hill range, enjoying beautiful sea views on a quiet route. By the time we reach t…

Sunday. In the morning, a quick trip to the weekend market by the sea to shop for the picnic. Then we take side roads through the beach metropolis that is already quite deserted at this time of year. The first climb to Cappuccino in Guardistallo awaits us. At the top of the piazza, we find a great …

Heute geht's zurück ans Meer, das uns ab dann nicht mehr hergibt. Zunächst eine rauschende Abfahrt bis Saline, lebhaft weiter bis Ponteginnori, dann ruhig und fast vertäumt bis vor Casale marittimo. Um einen der idyllischten Plätze Italiens für eine Kaffeepause zu erreichen, geht es 50 m hoch, die …

Heute steht eine relativ flache und bis auf die letzen Kilometer auch ruhige Etappe an. Wir verlassen San Vincenzo Richtung Hügelland und radeln 10 km bis Campiglia Marittima. Schönes Städtchen, herrliche Aussicht, das kennen wir jetzt schon. Abwärts durch Olivenhaine und Weinberge nach Venturina T…

A colorful tour through the former iron ore mining areas in the east of the island awaits us today. We have to cross the island through busy traffic until Porto Azzuro, after which we have Elba all to ourselves. The first climb is up to Rio nell' Elba with its beautiful colorful houses, followed by…

The West Loop is the most challenging route of the trip, but one you won't forget. Contrary to calculations, there are only 1,200 meters of elevation gain over 74 km. Until Marina di Campo, we are somewhat plagued by traffic and an initial climb. After that, it goes long and peaceful along the coas…