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The beauty of Roman parks

The Aniene River Park is one of the most interesting destinations to explore by bike in Rome. Along the river, trails accessible to all wind: from flat and relaxing stretches, perfect for city bikes or trekking, to more technical dirt trails, ideal for those who want to have fun with a mountain bike or enduro bike. Pedaling among willow trees, small bridges, and natural views, you'll forget you're in the city: the noise of traffic gives way to the rustling of the wind and the slow-flowing water. A place where every cyclist can find their own pace—from a leisurely ride to a short off-road adventure—surrounded by the greenery and history of Rome.

beautiful but be careful as the path is sometimes very steep

An underground watercourse flows along the Strada degli Orti. It is one of the historic canals derived from the Aniene River, known as “underground canals” or “orchard canals”. These canals were built since Roman times to exploit the waters of the Aniene both for agricultural uses and to power the city’s mills and factories. Over the centuries, the system of underground canals has been fundamental for the irrigation of vegetable gardens and the functioning of local production activities. The canal that can still be seen flowing along Via degli Orti today is a testimony to this ancient hydraulic network. There were five main underground canals in the city: Spada, Casacotta, Forma, Brizio and D’Este. The management of the water was entrusted to corporations of millers, blacksmiths and market gardeners. These canals, after having traveled through the city’s subsoil, returned the water to the Aniene through waterfalls and jumps of varying heights. So, the river that passes underground in Via degli Orti is a canalised branch of the Aniene river, part of an ingenious hydraulic system that has characterised the history of Tivoli since ancient times.

Flat gravel segment that connects the two towns. You may encounter some loose dogs but no danger.

Mentana, 20 km from Rome, is a village in the Roman Sabina area known for its Sabina DOP extra virgin olive oil and the Macchia di Gattaceca Nature Reserve. The meeting between Charlemagne and Pope Leo III and the Battle of Mentana in 1867, led by Garibaldi, took place here. The village preserves historical monuments such as the Baronial Palace and the Capuchin Convent. The MuGa – Garibaldino Museum commemorates the heroes of the Risorgimento. Mentana is also famous for festivals dedicated to culinary specialties such as ciammella a cancellu and maccheroni a centonara, and for traditional celebrations such as that of Sant'Antonio Abate.

The nature reserve extends over about a thousand hectares between the Tiber Valley and the Cornicolani Mountains, in the Roman Sabina. The landscape is hilly, with pasture areas, crops and fragments of woods, remnants of the original forests. The area is known for its botanical value and for karst phenomena such as caves and sinkholes, including the Pozzo del Merro, one of the deepest in the world. The reserve also preserves historical evidence, from prehistory to the Middle Ages.

very beautiful village, highly recommended visit