Routes

Planner

Features

Updates

App

Login or Signup

Get the App

Login or Signup

Discover
Places to see

Castles

Italy
Campania
Caserta
San Felice A Cancello

Castello di Arienzo (Castem Vetus)

Discover
Places to see

Castles

Italy
Campania
Caserta
San Felice A Cancello

Castello di Arienzo (Castem Vetus)

Castello di Arienzo (Castem Vetus)

Recommended by 6 mountain bikers

This Highlight is in a protected area

Please check local regulations for: Parco Regionale del Partenio

Save

Share

  • More

    • Loading

    Location: San Felice A Cancello, Caserta, Campania, Italy

    Save

    Share

  • More

    • See rides here

    Take Me There

    Routes here

    Best Mountain Biking Routes to Castello di Arienzo (Castem Vetus)

    4.8

    (11)

    34

    riders

    1. Matinale Castle – Barbicane Singletrack loop from La Pigna

    58.8km

    04:05

    700m

    700m

    Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

    Navigate

    Send to Phone

    Save

    Intermediate

    4.3

    (4)

    23

    riders

    2. Matinale Castle – Barbicane Singletrack loop from Maddaloni Inferiore

    49.9km

    03:59

    1,080m

    1,080m

    Expert mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

    Navigate

    Send to Phone

    Save

    Expert

    4.9

    (10)

    16

    riders

    3. Castello di Matinale – View of Monte Santangelo loop from Maddaloni Inferiore

    48.0km

    03:35

    740m

    730m

    Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

    Navigate

    Send to Phone

    Save

    Intermediate

    Tips

    September 18, 2022

    The Castle of Arienzo "Castem Vetus" which dominates Mons Argentium, known today as Monte Castello, dates back to the 7th century and was built by the Lombards to first defend the Duchy and then the Principality of Benevento. Due to its strategic position, the castle was a lookout post over the entire valley below. From 879/882, the city of Suessola was raided and destroyed by the Saracens. After the destruction of the city, following a fire, part of the Suessolani took refuge on Mount Argentarium, where there was a castle. In 1135 King Ruggero II D'Altavilla, known as the Norman, asked for it to be demolished. The latter, having to leave for Sicily, feared that in his absence the soldiers of Rainulfo could settle in the fortress and control the vast territory from above. His order was only partially carried out and later the castle was rebuilt by his son Guglielmo. From 1135, after the destruction of the Arienzo castle, the inhabitants went down to the valley where they built the new Castle of Arienzo, known as "the Terra Murata". The castles of Arpaia, Cancello, Maddaloni, Casertavecchia were built on the highest peaks of the surrounding mountains.

    Translated by Google •

      September 18, 2022

      The Castle of Arienzo "Castem Vetus" which dominates Mons Argentium, known today as Monte Castello, dates back to the 7th century and was built by the Lombards to first defend the Duchy and then the Principality of Benevento. Due to its strategic position, the castle was a lookout post over the entire valley below. From 879/882, the city of Suessola was raided and destroyed by the Saracens. After the destruction of the city, following a fire, part of the Suessolani took refuge on Mount Argentarium, where there was a castle. In 1135 King Ruggero II D'Altavilla, known as the Norman, asked for it to be demolished. The latter, having to leave for Sicily, feared that in his absence the soldiers of Rainulfo could settle in the fortress and control the vast territory from above. His order was only partially carried out and later the castle was rebuilt by his son Guglielmo. From 1135, after the destruction of the Arienzo castle, the inhabitants went down to the valley where they built the new Castle of Arienzo, known as "the Terra Murata". The castles of Arpaia, Cancello, Maddaloni, Casertavecchia were built on the highest peaks of the surrounding mountains.

      marianodeangelis.com/portfolio/castello-di-arienzo

      Translated by Google •

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

        Sign up for free

        Details

        Informations

        Elevation 380 m

        Weather

        Powered by AerisWeather

        Today

        Friday 10 October

        23°C

        14°C

        0 %

        If you start your activity now...

        Max wind speed: 2.0 km/h

        Most visited during

        January

        February

        March

        April

        May

        June

        July

        August

        September

        October

        November

        December

        See rides here

        Take Me There

        Loading

        Location: San Felice A Cancello, Caserta, Campania, Italy

        Other Popular Places to Check Out

        Explore
        RoutesRoute plannerFeaturesHikesMTB TrailsRoad cycling routesBikepacking
        B2B
        PartnersConnectEmbed routes
        Company
        PressWhat's NewPioneersProduct UpdatesAmbassadorsAdventure Hub
        Community
        Help GuidesSupportKomoot Treasure Hunt
        Download the app
        Follow Us on Socials

        © komoot GmbH

        Privacy Policy
        Terms of Service
        Community guidelines
        Vulnerability disclosure program
        Imprint
        Information for law enforcement