Start
20 m elevation
OSM map layer · LineString
43.80, 10.76 · rel 17136917
43.80, 10.76 · rel 17136917
Via Francigena - Variante d'acqua
25,9 km from Altopascio to Ponte a Cappiano through urban area.
Altopascio
→
Ponte a Cappiano
linear
25,9km
Distance
multi-day
Climb · estimate
moderate
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
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01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Urban Area
Remote
Uncrowded
Pilgrimage route
compiled from map data (OSM) and points of interest along the route — no editorial layer
02 · 5 points along the route
What will you encounter?
5× monument
Cippo ai Caduti del Capannone
monument ·
on the route
0,0 km
0%
Monumento alle vittime dell'Eccidio del Padule
monument ·
on the route
0,0 km
0%
Parco della Rimembranza
monument ·
146 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Cippo ai caduti di Massarella
monument ·
165 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Monumento ai caduti di Altopascio
monument ·
256 m off route
25,9 km
100%
03 · Elevation profile
How tough is this route?
elevation range
13 m
–
44 m
0 km
12,9 km
25,9 km
04 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Quarter of the way
19 m elevation
Halfway
15 m elevation
Three quarters
22 m elevation
Finish
14 m elevation
05 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
06 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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What hikers experienced
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08 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Via Francigena - Variante d'acqua is 25.9 km long.
At an average walking pace, Via Francigena - Variante d'acqua takes approximately 6h 27min to complete.
No, Via Francigena - Variante d'acqua is a linear (point-to-point) trail. It runs from Altopascio to Ponte a Cappiano. Plan ahead for return transport.
Via Francigena - Variante d'acqua starts at Altopascio.
Via Francigena - Variante d'acqua is a strenuous hike requiring excellent fitness and prior hiking experience.
Yes, Via Francigena - Variante d'acqua is part of the International Walking Network (IWN), a wider network of long-distance hiking trails.