In this article, we'll explain why you should set out on hikes in Lazio, moving beyond the idea that it’s only about Rome, one of the most beautiful cities in the world.
This region of Central Italy actually hosts many treasures, and many routes that are far from obvious to explore.
From Monte Circeo to Tuscia, from Benedictine trails to the Ancient Appian Way and the Via Francigena, Lazio carries important pieces of history not only of ancient Rome but of allhumanity..
Between parks immersed in beautiful nature and sites surrounded by legends, devotional walks and mountain bike trips, Lazio offers a varied landscape for both seasoned hikers and families looking for a peaceful but different kind of vacation.
It is a land of ancient charm, to be explored far and wide. You won’t regret it.
Visiting Veio Park
This unique natural area from a historical and naturalistic point of view covers 15,000 hectares and is crossed by countless trails stretching 99 kilometers with various lengths and features. Among them, well-marked and maintained, is the one that connects to the Via Francigena..
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What can you see at Veio Park? First of all, the archaeological finds and evidence ofancient Veio, an Etruscan city that later became Roman. From this latter period, you will find a Roman villa.
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The trails that cross it are surrounded by tuff rock.The Crescenza, Torraccia, and Vachetta ravines are made of this rock.
The tuff is part of an ecosystem with a microclimate characterized by coolness and humidity, suitable for vegetation rich in pools, ponds, and gorges,as well as tree species like holly and ferns.
The climate also supports a diverse fauna,inhabited not only by porcupines, wolves, foxes, and wild boars but also by amphibian species of all kinds.
Walking in Veio Park means encountering the Ponte Sodo, an Etruscan-era bridge built over the Crèmera River, and the Portonaccio Sanctuary.This is a well-known place because it was home to a statue of the god Apollo, where you can find many wonderful people to share your passion for hiking and travel.