Hotel Sant'Andrea, Island of Elba » Sant'Andrea » Hiking excursions
Min hight: 20 mt above sea level
Max hight: 200 mt above sea level
Length of route: 2.5 km
Difficulty: easy
A slope among ... mediterranean bush and typical vegetation of the area, not forgetting the sparkling sea below.
Marciana - Madonna del Monte - Chiessi
Min hight: 50 mt above sea level
Max hight: 692 mt above sea level
Length of route: 12 km
Time covered on foot: 4 hrs
Difficulty: medium
An Extraordinary route of great historical and environmental interest. The starting post is the Church of St. Caterina(Marciana) then up through the little village where you come across the Archeological Museum and the ancient Fortress. From here a semi paved path takes you up to Madonna del Monte: this path is also known as the Way of the Cross. At the top there is a hermitage where Napoleon spent some time of his exile, a small church opposite a splendid exedra, a semicircle granite structure and a fountain with fresh spring water. Pedling or walking on to Chiessi you find yourselves surrounded by an incredible vegetation and view.
San rocco - Zanca
Min hight: 150 mt above sea level
Max hight: 400 mt above sea level
Length of route: 5 km
Time covered on foot: 2 hours 50'
Difficulty: medium
A rather varied route for its environmental multiplicity. You come across granite rocks which are authentic sculptures: "the Giant", "the Elephant", the "Bear" and "the Wind woman".
Marciana - Monte capanne
Min hight: 375 above sea level
Max hight: 1019 above sea level
Length of route : 4 ,6 km
Time covered on foot: 2 hrs 40'
Difficulty: hard
A characteristic route through mediterranean bush and local flora and fauna before reaching the highest point of the island.
