Discover Florence by Bicycle: Complete Guide to the Best Routes
Florence is an ideal city for getting around by bicycle: flat, compact, and surrounded by beautiful hills where training becomes more challenging. Among paved roads, beaten paths, and magnificent bike lanes, every cyclist finds the right route, from a relaxing ride in the historic center to a peaceful stroll along the Arno, up to more challenging routes towards Fiesole, Pontassieve, and the wonderful surroundings.
The bike paths in Florence exceed 90 km and are continuously expanding. This makes getting around the city by bike safe and practical: well-connected parks and avenues equipped with excellent lanes ensure comfortable and pleasant mobility for tourists and residents. Whether you are looking for a tourist ride or an urban workout, Florence by bicycle offers options for all tastes and levels.
Some routes:
- Stadio - Parco delle Cascine, 5 km easy mixed route
- Lungarno Riva Sinistra, 5 km easy mixed route (ROUTE)
- Florence - Girone, 6 km easy mixed route (ROUTE)
- Florence - Sesto, 3 km easy asphalt route
- Florence - Renai di Signa, 12 km easy mixed route (ROUTE)
- Salviatino - Maiano, 4 km easy asphalt route
- Ponte a Mensola - Lower Settignano, 7 km
- Florence - Siena, 65 km asphalt (ROUTE)
- Florence - Viareggio, 121 km mixed (ROUTE)