Monte Ginestro Loop
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Trail stats
- Distance
- 3.63 mi
- Elevation gain
- 1,030 ft
- Technical difficulty
- Moderate
- Elevation loss
- 1,030 ft
- Max elevation
- 2,461 ft
- TrailRank
- 59
- Min elevation
- 1,491 ft
- Trail type
- Loop
- Coordinates
- 2205
- Uploaded
- September 13, 2024
- Recorded
- September 2024
near Roman catholic diocese of Palestrina, Lazio (Italia)
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Itinerary description
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.
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.
Waypoints
Car park
Door
Museum
Ruins
2,345 ft
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.
Waypoint
1,815 ft
14. Acea water fountain palestrina
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