Italy

Ellera Corciano-Tavernelle Val Nestore Ex-railway

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website: / website: / website: website: website: website: website: / / / / / Owner of the abandoned railway: Rete Ferroviaria Italiana (RFI) ( Italian railway infrastructure manager) Owner of the abandoned railway: Rete Ferroviaria Italiana (RFI) ( Italian railway infrastructure manager) Owner of the abandoned railway: Owner of the abandoned railway: Owner of the abandoned railway: Owner of the abandoned railway: Owner of the abandoned railway: Rete Ferroviaria Italiana (RFI) ( Italian railway infrastructure manager) Rete Ferroviaria Italiana (RFI) ( Italian railway infrastructure manager) Rete Ferroviaria Italiana (RFI) ( Italian railway infrastructure manager) Rete Ferroviaria Italiana (RFI) ( Italian railway infrastructure manager) Rete Ferroviaria Italiana (RFI) ( Italian railway infrastructure manager) gpx file: gpx file: gpx file: gpx file: gpx file: The Ellera-Tavernelle railway was single-track railway line that connected Ellera-Corciano station with Tavernelle, running for 21 km through the valley of the Nestore River. The line remained an isolated segment and was abandoned only 7 years after its activation. The railway track is characterized by short rectilinear sections with no particular difficulties. The original railway trackage has been almost completely dismantled. Many buildings and cantoniere houses have been sold to private individuals and local governments. The old path between the localities of Strozzacapponi and Capanne (3 km) has been converted into a greenway, by the realization of a bicycle and pedestrian path. In general local authorities show high interest in a potential re-use of the parts of the railway path still available. The ex railway line passed through the following municipalities: Ellera di Corciano, Marsciano, Piegaro and Panicale. Presence of 8 bridges. The Ellera-Tavernelle railway was single-track railway line that connected Ellera-Corciano station with Tavernelle, running for 21 km through the valley of the Nestore River. The line remained an isolated segment and was abandoned only 7 years after its activation. The railway track is characterized by short rectilinear sections with no particular difficulties. The original railway trackage has been almost completely dismantled. Many buildings and cantoniere houses have been sold to private individuals and local governments. The old path between the localities of Strozzacapponi and Capanne (3 km) has been converted into a greenway, by the realization of a bicycle and pedestrian path. In general local authorities show high interest in a potential re-use of the parts of the railway path still available. The ex railway line passed through the following municipalities: Ellera di Corciano, Marsciano, Piegaro and Panicale. Presence of 8 bridges. Total distance: 24548 mTotal climbing: 314 mTotal descent: -332 m Total distance: 24548 m Total distance: 24548 m Total climbing: 314 m Total climbing: 314 m Total descent: -332 m Total descent: -332 m The old railway crosses several villages. Visitors have the opportunity to extend their experience and visit more places: Corciano, a medieval hilltop town near Perugia, surrounded by nature and near Trasimeno Lake; Tavernelle with its buildings such as Madonna di Mongiovino Sanctuary and Collegiate Church of St. Michael; Castiglione della Valle that started out as a Benedictine monastery and then become a little village immersed in a sense of peace; Pietrafitta lake, an artificial lake, characterized by a rich fauna and archeology because of the numerous fossil remains found during the excavations. The lake has become a great attraction for hiking and fishing and it host the World carp fishing competition each year. Other relevant events : Umbria Jazz, that took place in Perugia in july; Corciano Festival that takes place in August and it is considered a small event dedicated to the visual arts, theater and music; Palio dei Somari, a little version of Siena Palio, but with donkeys that took place in Castiglione della Valle in September. The old railway crosses several villages. Visitors have the opportunity to extend their experience and visit more places: Corciano, a medieval hilltop town near Perugia, surrounded by nature and near Trasimeno Lake; Tavernelle with its buildings such as Madonna di Mongiovino Sanctuary and Collegiate Church of St. Michael; Castiglione della Valle that started out as a Benedictine monastery and then become a little village immersed in a sense of peace; Pietrafitta lake, an artificial lake, characterized by a rich fauna and archeology because of the numerous fossil remains found during the excavations. The lake has become a great attraction for hiking and fishing and it host the World carp fishing competition each year. Other relevant events : Umbria Jazz, that took place in Perugia in july; Corciano Festival that takes place in August and it is considered a small event dedicated to the visual arts, theater and music; Palio dei Somari, a little version of Siena Palio, but with donkeys that took place in Castiglione della Valle in September. The old railway crosses several villages. Visitors have the opportunity to extend their experience and visit more places: Corciano, a medieval hilltop town near Perugia, surrounded by nature and near Trasimeno Lake; Tavernelle with its buildings such as Madonna di Mongiovino Sanctuary and Collegiate Church of St. Michael; Castiglione della Valle that started out as a Benedictine monastery and then become a little village immersed in a sense of peace; Pietrafitta lake, an artificial lake, characterized by a rich fauna and archeology because of the numerous fossil remains found during the excavations. The lake has become a great attraction for hiking and fishing and it host the World carp fishing competition each year. Other relevant events : Umbria Jazz, that took place in Perugia in july; Corciano Festival that takes place in August and it is considered a small event dedicated to the visual arts, theater and music; Palio dei Somari, a little version of Siena Palio, but with donkeys that took place in Castiglione della Valle in September. Corciano Tavernelle Castiglione della Valle Pietrafitta lake The ex-railway could be suitable for a wide range of sports, such as cycling, running, walking and trekking. On the occasion of the 11th National Day of Ferrovie non Dimenticate, in 2018, many associations of the area organized the initiative Let’s Walk…Together. The event included

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Palermo Lolli-Monreale-Camporeale ex-railway

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website: / website: / website: website: website: website: website: / / / / / Owner of the abandoned railway: Italian Railways of the State (Ferrovie dello Stato) Owner of the abandoned railway: Italian Railways of the State (Ferrovie dello Stato) Owner of the abandoned railway: Owner of the abandoned railway: Owner of the abandoned railway: Owner of the abandoned railway: Owner of the abandoned railway: Italian Railways of the State (Ferrovie dello Stato) Italian Railways of the State (Ferrovie dello Stato) Italian Railways of the State (Ferrovie dello Stato) Italian Railways of the State (Ferrovie dello Stato) Italian Railways of the State (Ferrovie dello Stato) see page gpx file: gpx file: gpx file: gpx file: gpx file: The construction of the railway Palermo Lolli-Monreale-Camporeale began in 1924 and continued until 1935, when the railway infrastructure dedicated to the construction was sent to Africa. The railway,was entirely built from Palermo to Camporeale (about 65 km long). The Palermo – Monreale section was also equipped as a railway, but it never started working. Today there is still a debate about if an initial part was actually equipped with tracks or not. Currently it’s not always possible to identify the old railway. On one hand, some sections of the ex-railway has been transformed (between Monreale and Pianetto and between Piana degli Albanesi and S. Cipirello)into ordinary roads, where it’s still possible to see tunnels and old reinforced walls. On the other hand, the ex railway, is often recognizable as a field road or path with bridges and viaducts, although there are frequent interruptions due to the surrounding fields. The stations are now used as private houses. Along the 85 km track, characterised by 900 m of height difference, presence of 16 tunnels (considering also the two destroyed during the war) and 6 viaducts. The construction of the railway Palermo Lolli-Monreale-Camporeale began in 1924 and continued until 1935, when the railway infrastructure dedicated to the construction was sent to Africa. The railway,was entirely built from Palermo to Camporeale (about 65 km long). The Palermo – Monreale section was also equipped as a railway, but it never started working. Today there is still a debate about if an initial part was actually equipped with tracks or not. Currently it’s not always possible to identify the old railway. On one hand, some sections of the ex-railway has been transformed (between Monreale and Pianetto and between Piana degli Albanesi and S. Cipirello)into ordinary roads, where it’s still possible to see tunnels and old reinforced walls. On the other hand, the ex railway, is often recognizable as a field road or path with bridges and viaducts, although there are frequent interruptions due to the surrounding fields. The stations are now used as private houses. Along the 85 km track, characterised by 900 m of height difference, presence of 16 tunnels (considering also the two destroyed during the war) and 6 viaducts. The construction of the railway Palermo Lolli-Monreale-Camporeale began in 1924 and continued until 1935, when the railway infrastructure dedicated to the construction was sent to Africa. The railway,was entirely built from Palermo to Camporeale (about 65 km long). The Palermo – Monreale section was also equipped as a railway, but it never started working. Today there is still a debate about if an initial part was actually equipped with tracks or not. Currently it’s not always possible to identify the old railway. On one hand, some sections of the ex-railway has been transformed (between Monreale and Pianetto and between Piana degli Albanesi and S. Cipirello)into ordinary roads, where it’s still possible to see tunnels and old reinforced walls. On the other hand, the ex railway, is often recognizable as a field road or path with bridges and viaducts, although there are frequent interruptions due to the surrounding fields. The stations are now used as private houses. Along the 85 km track, characterised by 900 m of height difference, presence of 16 tunnels (considering also the two destroyed during the war) and 6 viaducts. Total distance: 0 mTotal climbing: 0 mTotal descent: 0 m Total distance: 0 m Total distance: 0 m Total climbing: 0 m Total climbing: 0 m Total descent: 0 m Total descent: 0 m Palermo offers a wide range of sport activities: skydiving and freediving and thanks to the proximity to the mountains it is possible to ride mountain bikes and to trek. A great point of interest is Monte Pellegrino with a great view over the city. The track of the old railway passes through the green area of the park Uditore and the old station that today is a private house. Near the park there is a sport area with tennis courts. There are also several manufactures of historical interest, such as stations (Uditore, Baida, Monreale, Altofonte) several cantoniere houses, many bridges (among which the most famous is the one near Boccadifalco that has become the symbol) and several tunnels. In some cases some of the structures have recently been restored ( Monreale station become the headquarters of the health care authority). Monreale is a picturesque town just outside Palermo, famous for its architectural heritage and the fine mosaics in its Norman cathedral. Monreale and Palermo are connected by regular city buses. One of the most famous and symbolic event of the city is the Feast of the Holy Cross that took place in May. Palermo offers a wide range of sport activities: skydiving and freediving and thanks to the proximity to the mountains it is possible to ride mountain bikes and to trek. A great point of interest is Monte Pellegrino with a great view over the city. The track of the old railway passes through the green area of the park Uditore and the old station that today is a private house. Near the park there is a sport area with tennis courts. There are also several manufactures of historical interest, such as stations (Uditore, Baida, Monreale, Altofonte) several cantoniere houses, many bridges (among which the most famous is

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Lucca-Pontedera Bagni di Casciana ex-Railway

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website: / website: / website: website: website: website: website: / / / / / Owner of the abandoned railway: Italian Railways of the State (Ferrovie dello Stato) Owner of the abandoned railway: Italian Railways of the State (Ferrovie dello Stato) Owner of the abandoned railway: Owner of the abandoned railway: Owner of the abandoned railway: Owner of the abandoned railway: Owner of the abandoned railway: Italian Railways of the State (Ferrovie dello Stato) Italian Railways of the State (Ferrovie dello Stato) Italian Railways of the State (Ferrovie dello Stato) Italian Railways of the State (Ferrovie dello Stato) Italian Railways of the State (Ferrovie dello Stato) gpx file: gpx file: gpx file: gpx file: gpx file: The Lucca – Pontedera ancient railway, a project of 25.3 km line long, was inaugurated in October 1928, after 6 years of works. During the Second World War the line was destroyed by bombing by the allies. Even if the line was largely rebuilt, in 1958 was officially abandoned. The track, generally covered by spontaneous vegetation, is not always visible. The line passed through the cities of: Lucca, Parezzana Toringo, San Leonardo-Sant’Andrea, San Ginese-Pieve di Compito, Colle di Compito,Buti-Cascine, Vicopisano-Bientina, Calcinaia, Pontedera. Many of the existing bridges have collapsed. In the old railway stations it is possible to admire several ruins, such as the Subalvea gallery, that passes under Visona Torrent. Near the city of Calcinaia, there is a bridge over the Arno river: 2 of 6 arches are still visible, the other 4 have been bombed. The third best-preserved work is a series of intersections near Via Pontemaggiore in San Leonardo in Treponzio: here there is an iron bridge over a river and a perfectly preserved arched bridge. The Lucca – Pontedera ancient railway, a project of 25.3 km line long, was inaugurated in October 1928, after 6 years of works. During the Second World War the line was destroyed by bombing by the allies. Even if the line was largely rebuilt, in 1958 was officially abandoned. The track, generally covered by spontaneous vegetation, is not always visible. The line passed through the cities of: Lucca, Parezzana Toringo, San Leonardo-Sant’Andrea, San Ginese-Pieve di Compito, Colle di Compito,Buti-Cascine, Vicopisano-Bientina, Calcinaia, Pontedera. Many of the existing bridges have collapsed. In the old railway stations it is possible to admire several ruins, such as the Subalvea gallery, that passes under Visona Torrent. Near the city of Calcinaia, there is a bridge over the Arno river: 2 of 6 arches are still visible, the other 4 have been bombed. The third best-preserved work is a series of intersections near Via Pontemaggiore in San Leonardo in Treponzio: here there is an iron bridge over a river and a perfectly preserved arched bridge. Total distance: 37548 mTotal climbing: 0 mTotal descent: 0 m Total distance: 37548 m Total distance: 37548 m Total climbing: 0 m Total climbing: 0 m Total descent: 0 m Total descent: 0 m The old abandoned railway passes through many interesting cities, among them: Lucca, one of the most fascinating and best-preserved mediaeval cities in Italy, Pontedera and Calcinaia, 2 small towns that are 3 km distant from each other; Vicopisano, Italian town located between the course of the Arno, famous for the Fortress of Brunelleschi; Medieval town Bientina. The most important festivals in the area are: Medieval Festival of Vicopisano, in September Lucca Comics, between October and November Palio Of Bientina, in July Another point of interest in the area is Lake Gherardesca, located in an area of Castelvecchio di Compito, in Capannori. The area of the lake is ideal for excursions, walks, birdwatching and nature photography. have a peek at these guys The old abandoned railway passes through many interesting cities, among them: Lucca, one of the most fascinating and best-preserved mediaeval cities in Italy, Pontedera and Calcinaia, 2 small towns that are 3 km distant from each other; Vicopisano, Italian town located between the course of the Arno, famous for the Fortress of Brunelleschi; Medieval town Bientina. The most important festivals in the area are: Medieval Festival of Vicopisano, in September Lucca Comics, between October and November Palio Of Bientina, in July Another point of interest in the area is Lake Gherardesca, located in an area of Castelvecchio di Compito, in Capannori. The area of the lake is ideal for excursions, walks, birdwatching and nature photography. Medieval Festival of Vicopisano, in September Lucca Comics, between October and November Palio Of Bientina, in July Medieval Festival of Vicopisano, in September Lucca Comics, between October and November Palio Of Bientina, in July Credits: Matteo Bini Credits: Matteo Bini Credits: Matteo Bini Credits: Matteo Bini Credits: Matteo Bini Credits: Matteo Bini Credits: Matteo Bini Credits: Matteo Bini The ex-railway could be suitable for carrying out plenty of sports and activities that can keep people entertained: Hiking, cycling, natural and educational excursions, walking and trekking and running, In the ecological reserve “Gherardesca’s lake, near Monte Pisano, some organizations organize trekking activities and walking routes to discover the biodiversity of the lake and the beauty of the area. The ex-railway could be suitable for carrying out plenty of sports and activities that can keep people entertained: Hiking, cycling, natural and educational excursions, walking and trekking and running, In the ecological reserve “Gherardesca’s lake, near Monte Pisano, some organizations organize trekking activities and walking routes to discover the biodiversity of the lake and the beauty of the area. Credits: Matteo Bini Credits: Matteo Bini Credits: Matteo Bini Credits: Matteo Bini According to the potential greenway project, pedestrians, bike and mountain bike will be able to use the track. The itinerary is quite easy and passes through secondary asphalt roads, dirt roads sometimes with uneven surface. For this reason, at the moment the track is not equipped for people with reduced mobility. The overall objective of the potential reconversion project Lucca-Pontedera tourist cycleway is the promotion of the Tuscan area and the connection between local businesses, gastronomic traditions and the environmental value. The goal of the project is the

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