The Suspended Hamlet Aka Lucca's Eye

Dear group,

we welcome this new year by exploring Lucchio, a remote town in the province of Lucca, where a fortress was built to monitor a vast part of the Republic of Lucca territories.

We're going to walk on a ring path, starting and finishing at Lucchio and we will reach the ridge of the mountain at the border of a territory called Svizzera Pesciatina, a very scenographic area which old visitors said to resemble Switzerland.

Due to its strategic position, and the bravery of two local girls, Lucchio was the only village to not be occupied by the Florentines during the war in the Middle Ages.

Once you admire the breathtaking view from the fortress, ranging from the sea, the Apuan Alps to the Pistoia Apennines, you will understand why it wasn't difficult to defend.

Total length: about 11 km
Total climb altitude: Protected content
Expected duration: Protected content
Difficulty level: medium\easy
Duration: day trip, packed mid-day lunch

Required equipment:
Suitable dressing for the weather forecast, trekking shoes, water 1.5L min.

Carpooling will be attempted to reach the starting point of the hike but seats for everybody cannot be guaranteed.

Therefore, please consider using your own mean of transportation to reach the starting point; I'd be really grateful if you can offer seats to other participants!

Pls send me a private message to let me know if you need a lift and to provide your Whatsapp contact.