Discover Pescina: trails, fishing lake and art

A cycling route passes through Pescina; there is also a specific notice about Mass times on feast days.

Hiking and cycling

CAI Trail 616 is named “Seggiano – Pescina – Anello dell’Amiata (Sasso de Falchi)”. It is 8.1 km long and classified as difficulty level E. The Anello dell’Amiata, which connects Poggio Sasso de Falchi, Pescina and Seggiano, is referred to as Itinerary 616. These details provide different points of reference for planning: the CAI information gives the length and difficulty rating, while the itinerary name identifies the places it connects.

Another route is for cycling: it runs from Seggiano through the village of Pescina to Vivo d’Orcia. This makes it possible to distinguish the two activities by their specific features: hiking is defined by the stated length and classification, while cycling is defined by a route through three named places. When looking for accommodation, it makes sense to decide on your main focus first: do you want your stay to be centred mainly on the CAI trail or on the route through Pescina?

Fishing lake and scenery

The lake in Pescina designated for fishing is an artificial reservoir fed by spring water; it was inaugurated in 2020. It is of particular interest to travellers who want to include fishing in their plans. If you are planning a fishing visit, check the current operating conditions in advance. The area around the Fonte Malerba reservoir offers views of the gentle hills at the foot of Monte Amiata. This gives you two different aspects to consider when planning your trip: the lake’s specific purpose for fishing and the views of the hilly landscape.

Art at Giardino di Daniel Spoerri

Giardino di Daniel Spoerri in Seggiano (Pescina) brings together international contemporary art and local tradition. As a sculpture park, it displays bronze works from the 1980s made from assemblages of everyday tools and household objects. An assemblage brings different elements together in a single composition; in these works, familiar everyday objects thus become part of an artwork. This gives the garden a different focus from the trails and the fishing lake: here, art and its connection to local tradition take centre stage. You will find the Giardino at Strada Provinciale Pescina, 58038 Pescina GR, Italy. A seasonal schedule lists daily opening hours for the Giardino from 1 May to 3 November, from 10:00 to 20:00; check in advance whether these hours apply.

Mass times on feast days

S. Lorenzo in Loc. Pescina, 58038 Seggiano (GR), is another specific point of reference. A Mass time of 9:30 is listed on feast days in both winter and summer. If you are planning to attend Mass, use the relevant feast day as your guide and check the specific date.

For the broader travel overview: Seggiano.