Periplo del Lago di Nemi loop
Genzano di Roma, Nemi · about 40 min by car from Rome
The walk
5.7 km loop between Genzano di Roma and Nemi, 265 m of total ascent: about 2 h of walking. Easy paths and dirt roads. Along the way: Museo delle navi romane di Nemi, Palazzo Sforza-Cesarini and Chiesa dell'Annunziata. After the walk: wine tasting at Cantinamena (7.1 km) and lunch at ’Na Fojetta in Frascati (9.7 km).
Easy path (grade T): wide tracks and short climbs, trainers are fine in dry weather.
How to get there
By car
From Rome: about 40 min (26 km as the crow flies). Most trailheads have roadside parking or a small car park in the nearest village.
By train and bus
Take a train to Rome, then a regional bus or a taxi for the last stretch. Our link plans the whole trip with Google Maps public transport.
Start point
41.72284,12.70257
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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
- Museo delle navi romane di Nemi100 m from the trail
- Palazzo Sforza-Cesarini200 m from the trail
- Chiesa dell'Annunziata200 m from the trail
Wikipedia (Italian)
Where to eat and drink
Book tastings ahead, and check opening days: many osterie close one day a week.
A good day here
- 10:00Park near Genzano di Roma and start the walk.
- 12:00Back at the start after about 2 h.
- 13:00Lunch at ’Na Fojetta in Frascati, 9.7 km by car.
- 15:30Tasting at Cantinamena, 7.1 km from the trail.
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