Sant'Apollinare belongs to the municipality of Marsciano and is a beautiful panoramic point over the Fersenone Valley. Designed as a military building, the castle, along with many others in Umbria, was part of a circle of castles built to defend the city of Perugia from the south side on the Byzantine walls. The origins of the Castle of San Apollinare probably date back to the 10th century.

Translated by

•

Sven Heinitz

November 1, 2023

Road cycling

Translated by

•

Carlo Cipiciani

February 8, 2026

Gravel riding

Located near the village of Spina, the Rocca di Sant'Apollinare is a place rich in history and timeless images. Once a defensive fortress, it became a place of worship and production, and today it is immersed in a centuries-old olive grove. Getting there requires a bit of effort, but the reward is guaranteed.

Translated by

•

In the know? Log-in to add a tip for other adventurers!

Nearby routes

Best routes near Castle of St. Apollinaris

riders

#1.

Loop tour of Lago Pietrafitta

28.9km

01:59

440m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Moderate

#2.

From Deruta to the Castle of Sant’Apollinare – loop tour

42.3km

02:42

530m

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Hard

riders

#3.

San Biagio della Valle – Marsciano Historic Center loop from Pila

77.9km

05:15

1,290m

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Hard

Details

Informations

Elevation 260 m

Weather

Thursday 2 April

17°C

8°C

11 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 25.0 km/h

Most visited during

January

February

March

April

May

June

July

August

September

October

November

December

See nearby routes

Take Me There

Location: Marsciano, Perugia, Umbria, Italy

Other Popular Places to Check Out

Bella vista sul Lago Trasimeno

Marsciano Historic Center

Castello di Montali

Castello di Greppolischieto

Santuario della Madonna di Lourdes di Montemelino

Percorso del Fiume Nestore

Gravel Path Through the Countryside

View From the Castle

Abbadia Settefrati

Castello di Montelagello

View of Lake Trasimeno

Swimming Spot on the Nestore River

Castle of St. Apollinaris

#1.

Loop tour of Lago Pietrafitta

#2.

From Deruta to the Castle of Sant’Apollinare – loop tour

#3.

San Biagio della Valle – Marsciano Historic Center loop from Pila

Other Popular Places to Check Out

Sign up or log in to keep exploring this route

We value your privacy ⛰️

We value your privacy ⛰️