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Scogliera Fossile Loop

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Distància
6,95 km
Desnivell positiu
254 m
Dificultat tècnica
Moderat
Desnivell negatiu
254 m
Altitud màxima
905 m
TrailRank 
64
Altitud mínima
702 m
Tipus de ruta
Circular
Coordenades
236
Data de pujada
13 de setembre de 2024
Data de realització
de setembre 2024
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a prop de Rocca di Cave, Lazio (Italia)

Vista 184 vegades, descarregada 7 vegades

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Descripció de l'itinerari

Located one hour from Rome, this loop begins at the fountain in Rocca di Cave's center. Head downhill along Via Capranica Prenestina, enjoying mountain views. At Via Colle del Pozzo's end, enter the Anello della Scogliera trail (CAI 503A) through chestnut forests with views of Genazzano and spring blackberry bushes.

The trail meets paved CAI trail 503, a historic trade route connecting Genazzano to Rocca di Cave. Follow it downhill to see a 300-500 year old chestnut grove, originally planted as crops where hillsides were cleared for easier harvesting.

Return uphill toward Rocca di Cave, passing stone walls rich in fossils from when the area was underwater. Look for fossilized coral, oysters, and shells in the fossil reef.

After the fossil section, reach farmland where you can continue to Rocca di Cave or turn left toward Punta all'Olma for spectacular views of Cave, Genazzano, Palestrina, and the surrounding mountains.

Return to CAI trail 503 and back to Rocca di Cave, about one kilometer away. The complete 7-kilometer loop has approximately 270m of elevation gain, varying based on how far you descend on CAI trail 503.

Punts d'interès

Foto de01. Piazza and fountain Foto de01. Piazza and fountain

01. Piazza and fountain

Foto de02. Planetario Foto de02. Planetario

02. Planetario

Foto de03. Road Crossing

03. Road Crossing

Foto de04. Viewpoint + Madonna Foto de04. Viewpoint + Madonna Foto de04. Viewpoint + Madonna

04. Viewpoint + Madonna

Foto de05. Chestnut loop Foto de05. Chestnut loop Foto de05. Chestnut loop

05. Chestnut loop

Foto de06. Fossil Reef Foto de06. Fossil Reef Foto de06. Fossil Reef

06. Fossil Reef

Foto de07. Cow farm Foto de07. Cow farm

07. Cow farm

Foto de08. Recreation Area Foto de08. Recreation Area Foto de08. Recreation Area

08. Recreation Area

Foto de09. Punta all'Olma (Detour) Foto de09. Punta all'Olma (Detour) Foto de09. Punta all'Olma (Detour)

09. Punta all'Olma (Detour)

Foto de10. Stair to Parking and piazza Foto de10. Stair to Parking and piazza Foto de10. Stair to Parking and piazza

10. Stair to Parking and piazza

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