La Terrazza di via Elisa

This path follows the ancient via Cassia - Clodia traveled for more than two thousand years that connects the cities of Florence, Prato, Pistoia, Pescia and Lucca. This route is Stage 5 which begins in Lucca, near Piazza San Martino and reaches Pisa, crossing the Arno river from the Ponte di Mezzo to arrive at Piazza Vittorio Emanuele.

This segment is rather flat and the main interest is represented by the numerous historical and religious buildings that meet along the route: the walls and the amphitheater of Lucca, the Pieve di Capannori, the Badia di Pozzeveri, the church of S. Jacopo and the historic center of Altopascio. From Altopascio the cycle path follows the pedestrian one up to Galleno, and then departs from it up to San Miniato. A hostel has been created in Ponte a Cappiano inside the ancient Medici bridge. From...

Undertake a plain route where the main attractions are historical and religeous buildings along the path: the boundary wall and the amphitheatre in Lucca, the Pieve of Capannori, the Abbey of Pozzeveri, the Church of S. Jacopo and the city centre of Altopascio. Walk down a track in Corte Ginori and pay attention to several crossings along the suburban street. Outside the populated areas there is no water supply. This trail is part of the 2000 km long route of the Via Francigena which goes...

This is a beautiful hike from Lucca to Pisa along the historic aqueducts, through the woods, over the mountain and through Vorno, a small town in the hills. This trail is well signposted and overall moderate, but is classified as difficult due to its length and short stretches that are more strenuous. Some hikers suggest skipping the last part of this trail and taking the bus from Asciano to Pisa if you don't like walking on asphalt.

A pleasant circular walk that can be done on foot or by bicycle, starting from the parking lot in Piazza del Collegio. The route starts on the city walls of Lucca and then reaches the path on the south side of the river. This path consists of cut grass, then crosses the bridge and passes the gravel bike / walk path. There is no real view of the river, except at the bridges. At each bridge there are paths that lead down to the water.