Hikes on the Adriatic Side of the Apennines

Introduction to the Central Apennines and Adriatic Coast

41            Monte Falco and the Foreste Casintenesi National Park

A hike through the ancient forests of the Apennines to the summit of Monte Falterona

Distance: approximately 15 km (9.3 miles) 

Elevation: 1296 – 1654 meters (4251 - 5425 ft)

Hiking Time: 5 hours

Difficulty: Moderate

Park: Parco Nazionale di Foreste Casintenesi

Time to Visit: April to November

Beech stand in late fall                                                                     Autumn view from the summit of Monte Falco

Monte Falco in late Autumn

42            Republic of San Marino

A hike to the top of Mount Titano in the ancient Republic of San Marino

Round Trip: 7.1 km (4.4 miles)        

Elevation: 456 – 740 m (1496 – 2427 ft)

Hiking Time: 3 hours

Park: Parco Naturale del San Marino

Difficulty: Easy

Time to Visit: Year Round

Approaching the first tower                                Walkway connecting the three towers                                 Cliffs of Monte Titano

43            Sea Stacks of Monte Conero

A steep, rugged descent down to an isolated beach with le due Sorelle sea stacks

Round Trip: 6.4 km (4 miles)           

Elevation: 240 m – Sea Level (787 ft – Sea Level)

Hiking Time: 3 hours

Difficulty: Difficult (Moderate)

Park: Parco del Conero

Time to Visit: Year Round (extreme caution when wet or rarely icy)

le Due Sorella from Passo del Lupo                                                The dizzying descent from Passo del Lupo

We made it to the bottom!

44                                Monte Subasio of St. Francis of Assisi

A hike to the summit of Monte Subasio – the mountain St. Francis would wander to find solace and appreciate nature

Round Trip: 7.5 km (4.7 miles)        

Elevation: 750 m – 1290 meters (2460 - 4231 ft)

Hiking Time: 3 hours

Park: Parco del Monte Subasio

Difficulty: Moderate

Time to Visit: March to November

Spring Rain in Spoleto valley                                                                    Lower trail of Monte Subasio

45            Badlands of Civita di Bagnoregio

A hike into the volcanic badlands and the ancient and crumbing village of Civita

Distance: 6.0 km (3.7 mi)

Elevation: 481 – 240 m (1580 – 792 ft)

Hiking Time: 2-3 hours

Park: Sistema della Forre della Provincia di Viterbo

Difficulty: Moderate to Strenuous (Brushy and hard to follow)

Time to Visit: September to June (avoid mid-summer and when wet)

Volcanic Badlands of Civita                                                                        Civita and the Gorge of Chiaro Creek

Tuff cliffs near Civita                                                                    Approaching Civita from top of bridge