S. Nicola to Castiglione
Palombara Sabina · about 45 min by car from Rome
The walk
5.0 km out-and-back walk near Palombara Sabina, up to Castiglione, 412 m of total ascent: about 2 h 15 min of walking. Waymarked hiking trail, between 436 and 633 m above sea level. After the walk: lunch at Li Somari Trattoria Fuori Porta in Tivoli (11.3 km).
Waymarked hiking trail (grade E): paths and dirt roads, good walking shoes are enough.
How to get there
By car
From Rome: about 45 min (30 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
42.06178,12.78711
Coordinates of the first waymark. Paste them into any map app.
Country buses run less often on Sundays and holidays, and some not at all: check the return journey before you set off.
Also within reach: Rieti, about 55 min by car
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 Palombara Sabina and start the walk.
- 12:15Back at the start after about 2 h 15 min.
- 13:00Lunch at Li Somari Trattoria Fuori Porta in Tivoli, 11 km by car.
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