Cycling in Pisa
1 cycling route from Pisa, Tuscany, Italy, 81 km, 81 km mapped in all, with up to 14 m of climbing in a day. Mostly flat riding (0 m of climbing per km on average), mostly road routes, 27% of the riding on main roads without a cycle lane. Best months to ride: Apr to Oct.
At a glance
- Routes
- 1
- Lengths
- 81 km
- Biggest day
- 14 m
- Terrain
- Flat
- Surface
- Mostly paved
- Bike
- Road bike
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Best months
- Apr to Oct
- GPX
- Every route
Know before you go
Added up from the recorded routes and OpenStreetMap; nothing estimated.
- Surface
- Paved almost throughout — 5 km of gravel or unpaved road across the routes.
- Roads
- 27% of the riding on main roads without a cycle lane · 32 km on cycle paths or lanes.
- Bail-outs
- A railway station or ferry within reach on 1 route.
Cycling guide to Pisa
Pisa in Tuscany provides a coastal route suited to riders looking for a mainly flat and smooth ride. The 80.9 km loop heads from Pisa through several towns including Marina di Pisa, Livorno, and back via Tirrenia. The mixed terrain features mostly paved surfaces with some gravel sections. The route includes 22 km on main roads without cycle lanes and 32.1 km of dedicated cycle paths. Services such as railway stations are available at 14 points along the way, supporting access. Riders can expect the highest point to be at just 14 m above sea level, reflecting the coastal nature of the course.
More on best time to ride, terrain, road quality and more
Best time to ride
August is recorded with temperatures reaching 38 °C, indicating it is a warm month to cycle in this area.
Terrain
The route is very flat with a maximum elevation of 14 m and negligible climbing. Gradients are minimal, suited for steady, easy cycling along coastal plains. The route surface is 90% paved with some gravel or unpaved sections totaling 6%.
Road quality
The Trammino cycleway from Pisa to Marina di Pisa is dedicated and mostly traffic-free. South of Marina di Pisa the route mixes coastal road with urban streets.
Traffic
Quiet on the cycleway; genuinely industrial approaching Livorno, which is a working port — expect lorries on the final kilometres.