Hike & Fork

Trail 315Beautiful villageValidated by the Italian Alpine ClubGood for kids

Orvinio loop via Santa Maria del Piano

Orvinio · about 45 min by car from Rieti

Distance
4.1 km
Walking time
1 h 30 min
Total ascent
177 m
Shape
Loop
Grade
T · Easy path

The walk

4.1 km loop near Orvinio, 177 m of total ascent: about 1 h 30 min of walking. Easy paths and dirt roads, between 676 and 817 m above sea level.

Easy path (grade T): wide tracks and short climbs, trainers are fine in dry weather.

How to get there

By car

From Rieti: about 45 min (31 km as the crow flies). Most trailheads have roadside parking or a small car park in the nearest village.

Driving directions

By train and bus

Take a train to Rieti, then a regional bus or a taxi for the last stretch. Our link plans the whole trip with Google Maps public transport.

Public transport route

Start point

42.13166,12.93771

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Country buses run less often on Sundays and holidays, and some not at all: check the return journey before you set off.

Along the way

  • OrvinioOne of “I Borghi più belli d’Italia”, the most beautiful villages of Italyon the trail
  • PercileOne of “I Borghi più belli d’Italia”, the most beautiful villages of ItalyNearby · 4.7 km

Where to eat and drink

Recommended osteria

Li Somari Trattoria Fuori Porta

Tivoli · 22 km from the trail

Directions

Recommended osteria

Sora Maria e Arcangelo

Olevano Romano · 31 km from the trail

Directions

Book tastings ahead, and check opening days: many osterie close one day a week.

A good day here

  1. 10:00Park near Orvinio and start the walk.
  2. 11:30Back at the start after about 1 h 30 min.
  3. 13:00Lunch at Li Somari Trattoria Fuori Porta in Tivoli, 22 km by car.