SentierElsa · Upper Elsa River Park Colle di Val d'Elsa (Siena, Tuscany)
The SentierElsa is the trail along the River Elsa inside the Upper Elsa River Park: turquoise water, walkways, small falls and the ancient Gore, the hydraulic system that powered Colle's paper mills and ironworks for centuries.
The Gore
The Gore are the channels that since the Middle Ages have diverted the Elsa to drive mills, paper mills and ironworks: the reason Colle became a city of paper and, later, of crystal. The SentierElsa follows them.
What to look at
The colour of the water, the suspended walkways, the river's drops. Length, walking times, closures and swimming rules: to be checked with the municipality. 
Frequently asked questions
Where does the SentierElsa start?
In Colle di Val d'Elsa, along the Elsa in the lower town; indicative access coordinates 43.4225, 11.1267. Map on this page.
What are the Gore?
The historic channels that divert the Elsa to drive mills, paper mills and ironworks since the Middle Ages.
Can you swim?
Rules and ordinances are set by the municipality: check before you go.
How long is it?
Length and walking times: to be checked with the municipality.
Other places in Colle
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