Explore Pistoia And Its Fascinating Bridges

Embark on one of the longest walk-able bridges in the world, in the mountains of Pistoia in Tuscany! All year around, a circular bridged trail here can be walked or cycled upon that leads through charming villages like Piteglio and Popiglio.

Choose from a wide range of beautiful villas in Pistoia where you can relax and unwind at after a few days of exploring this picturesque area!

You can begin your eight kilometre bridge trail from Popiglio which is easy to walk along as it is almost fully paved.

There are lots of cultural spots of interest near the starting point of this bridged path of Pistoia including the museum of sacred art and the eco-museum of the Pistoia Mountains.

This path leads into Via delle Corti, past a theatre, tabernacle and arch before winding along until reaching the Castruccio bridge. This is a bridge worth stopping to look at as it even has its own picnic area underneath beside the tricking stream it crosses.

Tourists can enjoy stunning views of the Lima valley from this single arched ten metre high bridge before walking on to arrive shortly at Piteglio.

Why not stop off for a hot lunch here and a stroll around ‘Bosco Ritrovato’, a fantastic tourist centre here full of interesting things to see and learn about the local Pistoia area. From here, head downhill on a path and over a bridge crossing the River Limestre and on a path over the suspended bridge called Ponte Sospeso.

Its 220 metres long and originally served as a short cut for workers to travel across the valley efficiently. It was built in 1922 and offers a superb adrenaline rush for those wishing to challenge their weariness of heights! Come and walk along this scenic bridged path for yourself in Pistoia which is sure to enrich your tourist experience of Tuscany!