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Monte Ginestro Loop

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Statistiche del percorso

Distanza
5,84 km
Dislivello positivo
314 m
Difficoltà tecnica
Medio
Dislivello negativo
314 m
Altitudine massima
750 m
TrailRank 
59
Altitudine minima
454 m
Tipo di percorso
Anello
Coordinate
2205
Caricato
13 settembre 2024
Registrato
settembre 2024
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vicino a Roman catholic diocese of Palestrina, Lazio (Italia)

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Descrizione dell'itinerario

Just one hour from Rome, this moderate trail connects Palestrina with the hilltop village of Castel San Pietro Romano, blending archaeology, history, and natural beauty.

Begin at Porta San Martino in Palestrina (ancient Praeneste) and climb to the Sanctuary of Fortuna Primigenia museum, where you'll find cafes, coworking spaces, and panoramic views of Rome. As you leave town, follow ancient Roman roads past rural villa ruins and necropolises.

The uphill route passes Roman Acropolis remains before reaching Castel San Pietro Romano, a historic outpost featuring the 10th-century Rocca dei Colonna fortress, Roman walls, and the Church of San Pietro Apostolo. The town is also famous for its appearance in the 1953 film "Pane, Amore e Fantasia."

For the full loop experience, visit the water fountain before continuing through the Monti Prenestini hills and forests with panoramic countryside views, completing the loop back to Palestrina.

From Rome, take a 30-minute train from Roma Termini to Zagarolo, then a 20-minute bus or taxi to Palestrina. The 3-kilometer uphill hike requires sturdy shoes and moderate fitness. Return via bus or taxi to Zagarolo station for trains back to Rome.

Waypoint

IconaParcheggio Altitudine 453 m
Foto di01. Parking Foto di01. Parking

01. Parking

IconaPorta Altitudine 467 m
Foto di02. Porta San Martino Foto di02. Porta San Martino

02. Porta San Martino

IconaWaypoint Altitudine 513 m
Foto di03. Piazza del Carmine Foto di03. Piazza del Carmine

03. Piazza del Carmine

IconaMuseo Altitudine 561 m
Foto di04. Palazzo Barberini / Museo Foto di04. Palazzo Barberini / Museo Foto di04. Palazzo Barberini / Museo

04. Palazzo Barberini / Museo

IconaWaypoint Altitudine 602 m
Foto di05. Panoramic point Foto di05. Panoramic point Foto di05. Panoramic point

05. Panoramic point

IconaWaypoint Altitudine 602 m
Foto di06. Palestrina old town Foto di06. Palestrina old town Foto di06. Palestrina old town

06. Palestrina old town

IconaWaypoint Altitudine 645 m
Foto di07. Big Bench Foto di07. Big Bench Foto di07. Big Bench

07. Big Bench

IconaRovine Altitudine 715 m
Foto di08. Polygonal Walls Foto di08. Polygonal Walls Foto di08. Polygonal Walls

08. Polygonal Walls

If you want to walk through the beautiful town of Castel San Pietro Romano while coasting the polygonal walls, you can make a small detour and turn left at the intersection. This detour meets the trace one in the old town and you can keep following our steps.

IconaWaypoint Altitudine 744 m
Foto di09. Castel San Pietro Romano Foto di09. Castel San Pietro Romano Foto di09. Castel San Pietro Romano

09. Castel San Pietro Romano

IconaWaypoint Altitudine 701 m
Foto di10. Acea Water Fountain Castel San Pietro Romano

10. Acea Water Fountain Castel San Pietro Romano

IconaWaypoint Altitudine 673 m
Foto di11. Ancient Water Fountain Foto di11. Ancient Water Fountain Foto di11. Ancient Water Fountain

11. Ancient Water Fountain

IconaWaypoint Altitudine 628 m
Foto di12. Source Of The Formale River Foto di12. Source Of The Formale River

12. Source Of The Formale River

IconaWaypoint Altitudine 577 m
Foto di13. Cappella dell'addolorata Foto di13. Cappella dell'addolorata Foto di13. Cappella dell'addolorata

13. Cappella dell'addolorata

IconaWaypoint Altitudine 553 m

14. Acea water fountain palestrina

IconaWaypoint Altitudine 453 m
Foto di15. Convento di San Francesco Foto di15. Convento di San Francesco

15. Convento di San Francesco

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