Hiking – Rome

Around Rome you will find ancient roads, parks, volcanic lakes and Apennine peaks, many reachable by train or a short drive.

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  1. Appian Way Regional Park

    Outside the city – about 0.5 hours

    Walk Roman paving stones past tombs, aqueducts and catacombs.

    Category
    Park
    Duration
    3 h
    Price
    Free
    Best time
    Spring or autumn
    Distance
    10 km
    Difficulty
    Easy
    Time
    3 h
    Starting point
    Tomb of Cecilia Metella
    Elevation gain
    60 m

    Tip: Wear comfortable shoes

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  2. Villa Doria Pamphilj

    Loop through Rome's largest park among umbrella pines and ponds.

    Category
    Park
    Duration
    2 h
    Price
    Free
    Best time
    Mornings
    Distance
    6 km
    Difficulty
    Easy
    Time
    1.5 h
    Starting point
    Porta San Pancrazio gate
    Elevation gain
    50 m

    Tip: Bring water and sunscreen

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  3. Monte Cavo, Castelli Romani

    Outside the city – about 1 hours

    Climb from Rocca di Papa to the 949 m summit of the Alban Hills volcano.

    Category
    Mountain
    Duration
    4 h
    Price
    Free
    Best time
    Spring or autumn
    Distance
    9 km
    Difficulty
    Moderate
    Time
    3.5 h
    Starting point
    Rocca di Papa town center
    Elevation gain
    450 m

    Tip: Reachable by regional train

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  4. Monte Mario Nature Reserve

    Wooded trails up Rome's highest hill, with panoramic views of St Peter's.

    Category
    Mountain
    Duration
    2.5 h
    Price
    Free
    Best time
    Around sunset
    Distance
    7 km
    Difficulty
    Moderate
    Time
    2.5 h
    Starting point
    Piazzale Maresciallo Giardino
    Elevation gain
    130 m

    Tip: Wear comfortable shoes

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  5. Lake Nemi

    Outside the city – about 1 hours

    Crater-lake loop with strawberry fields and Caligula's ships museum nearby.

    Category
    Lake
    Duration
    2.5 h
    Price
    Free
    Best time
    Spring or autumn
    Distance
    6 km
    Difficulty
    Easy
    Time
    2 h
    Starting point
    Nemi village
    Elevation gain
    150 m

    Tip: Reachable by regional train

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  6. Lake Bracciano shore, Trevignano

    Outside the city – about 1 hours

    Quiet walk along a clean volcanic lake shore around Trevignano Romano.

    Category
    Lake
    Duration
    3 h
    Price
    Free
    Best time
    May to September
    Distance
    8 km
    Difficulty
    Easy
    Time
    2.5 h
    Starting point
    Trevignano Romano waterfront
    Elevation gain
    100 m

    Tip: Bring water and sunscreen

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  7. Veio Park, Isola Farnese

    Outside the city – about 0.75 hours

    Forest walk past Etruscan Veii ruins and a small waterfall.

    Category
    Forest
    Duration
    3.3 h
    Price
    Free
    Best time
    Spring or autumn
    Distance
    9 km
    Difficulty
    Easy
    Time
    3 h
    Starting point
    Isola Farnese village
    Elevation gain
    150 m

    Tip: Reachable by regional train

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  8. Monte Gennaro

    Outside the city – about 1.25 hours

    Demanding 1,271 m peak in the Lucretili range with views toward Rome.

    Category
    Mountain
    Duration
    5.5 h
    Price
    Free
    Best time
    Spring or autumn
    Distance
    12 km
    Difficulty
    Hard
    Time
    5.5 h
    Starting point
    Prato Favale car park
    Elevation gain
    800 m

    Tip: Car or train recommended

    ⚠️ Hard route: sturdy footwear, enough water, proper equipment and hiking experience are required. Check the weather first.

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  9. Monte Soratte

    Outside the city – about 1 hours

    Isolated limestone ridge above the Tiber with hermitages and WWII bunkers.

    Category
    Mountain
    Duration
    4.3 h
    Price
    Free
    Best time
    Spring or autumn
    Distance
    10 km
    Difficulty
    Moderate
    Time
    4 h
    Starting point
    Sant'Oreste village
    Elevation gain
    450 m

    Tip: Bring water and sunscreen

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