DAY 71 - ACQUAPENDENTE to BOLSENA - 30 June 2026

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After we left Acquapendente, the Via Francigena took us through mostly flat agricultural land.  There were several people out walking but we saw no other long distance walkers. We had fun photographing sunflowers,  muddy puddle reflections and even Radicofani, still visible in the distance.

At San Lorenzo Nuovo we had a second breakfast then spotted the lake,  where we were headed.  The Via took a route through forest and fields with tantalising glimpses of the lake. We saw footprints after the rain last night and wondered if there were pilgrims ahead of us.

We arrived in Bolsena in time to have lunch before strolling down the avenue of giant plane trees to our accommodation.

After a rest, we wandered down around the lake,  finding the swimming beaches and a few birds.  We had a gelato before a thunderstorm chased us back inside.
Leaving Acquapendente this morning
The first half of today's walk was along quiet country roads
Sunflowers
Quiet country roads on the Via Francigena 
Hay, with lingering views back to Radicofani and its hilltop fortress
Second breakfast at San Lorenzo Nuovo 
First views of Lake Bolsena, from San Lorenzo Nuovo 
The Via Francigena took us off road after San Lorenzo Nuovo 
Clear Via Francigena signage all day today
A walk in the country
A bit of up and down
We had regular views of Lake Bolsena on the way
This way
Approaching Bolsena on the Via Francigena 
Entering Bolsena 
The old town of Bolsena 
Down to the lake
Lake Bolsena at Bolsena 
A happy Australian long-distance walker at the end of the day's walk
To finish the day - catching the sunset and watching some World Cup football at the lakeside bar
Bits and pieces 
Birds
More birds
Day 71 - Map

Day:                               71
Distance:                      24.8 km
Walking time:               5 hrs 06 mins
Elevation gain:             351 metres
Cumulative distance:  1472.77 km

Comments

  1. Anonymous1 July 2026 at 23:09

    There will be a break in service as I’m heading to Malaya and Borneo for about 4 weeks this morning (Sandra follows in 2 weeks for the Borneo part). I’ve greatly enjoyed following your travels and hope you enjoy the rest of your perigination.
    Buon Camino!

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  2. Barkers2 July 2026 at 05:51

    Thanks so much Murray for all your bird identification and comments. We hope you and Sandra have a wonderful trip.

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