Riserva naturale La Pietra, Nature reserve in Roccastrada and Chiusdino, Italy

Riserva naturale La Pietra is a nature reserve in Tuscany that spans extensive forested areas, streams, and rolling hills. The terrain features diverse vegetation with paths connecting different settlements throughout the land.

The reserve was established by provincial council resolution no. 13 on 27 February 1996, covering 530 hectares in Roccastrada and Chiusdino. It forms part of Community Interest Site no. 103, cited for its well-preserved forests and regionally rare woody species. It is also listed as an Important Bird Area for nesting raptors, notably two pairs of lanner falcon.

The name La Pietra comes from a rocky spur on the southern slope at 442 m, where dark grey clayey schists (galestri) alternate with light grey siliceous limestones (palombini). The reserve lies in the Castanetum zone, with cold Lauretum on some south-facing slopes. A visitor centre shared with the Farma and Basso Merse reserves occupies the "Casa Nova" building at Belagaio, Roccastrada.

Visitors will find hiking trails and mountain biking routes of varying difficulty levels winding through the landscape. It is wise to arrive with sturdy footwear and plenty of water, as some paths can be challenging.

The area is home to several rare plant species, including one that was only recently documented as part of Italian flora. This botanical variety makes the reserve particularly interesting for naturalists and plant enthusiasts.