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Streams, gorges, waterfalls, caves and cool pools to dive into and large, flat, smooth rocks where you can sunbathe while being lulled by the sound of the flowing water, amplified by the natural acoustics, making it sound like a scream.

Avoid this destination. The trail is steep, long, and dangerous, and beyond the river it's even impassable!

Eremo delle Carceri, the resting place of St. Francis, Assisi The Eremo delle Carceri is a pilgrimage site located in the dense forest of Monte Subasio, about 4 km from Assisi and at an altitude of 800 m. St. Francis and his first brothers imprisoned themselves for devotion, living a simple life, and praying more devoutly. The word "carceri," which may be confusing, does not mean "prison" but comes from the Latin "carcer," meaning a solitary, isolated place. This is where the term "carcerare" comes from, referring to monks and describing their practice of retreating to pray as hermits. In 1215, Benedictine monks donated the Eremo delle Carceri to Saint Francis, which became one of the most important places in his life: Immersed in a quiet, peaceful, centuries-old holm oak forest, Saint Francis followed his calling here and learned to pray devoutly. The Grotto of Saint Francis, among stories and legends Through a narrow passage, one reaches the Grotto of Saint Francis, where, according to the history of Francis of Assisi, the saint experienced his first true meditation and became a different person. Another story is that of Saint Rufinus, a companion of Saint Francis who managed to resist the devil. It is said that the hole in the grotto floor was caused by the devil when he was defeated and sank into the abyss. Many mistakenly believe that St. Francis's famous sermon to the birds took place here, but historical sources definitively link the legend to Piandarca, a town in the municipality of Cannara. Text / Source: Umbria Tourism.it https://www.umbriatourism.it/de/-/eremo-delle-carceri-der-ruheort-des-heiligen-franziskus

Hermitage of the Prisons, Assisi The Shrine of the Hermitage of the Prisons An ancient Franciscan shrine on Monte Subasio, 4 km from Assisi and 800 meters above sea level, in the heart of a forest of centuries-old holm oaks, is one of the Franciscan shrines guarded by the Friars Minor of the Seraphic Province of Saint Francis of Assisi. The word "carcere" does not mean "prison": it comes from the Latin "carcer," meaning a remote, solitary place, therefore suitable for the life of prayer. Francis, his companions, and, after them, the friars, came here for some prayers. Hermitage of the Prisons, Via Eremo delle Carceri, 38, 06081 Assisi PG, Italy Text/Source: SERAPHIC PROVINCE OF ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI OF THE UMBRIAN FRIES MINOR https://www.santuarioeremodellecarceri.org/

TEMPLE SET IN A CAVE...BEAUTIFUL

Everything is very suggestive and a reason to return.

I recommend not doing the whole route but going back after reaching Grotta dei Frati. In fact, going down further, you reach the river and to continue you literally have to walk into it. There is no path on the side. In addition, after crossing the river and taking the path again, the road is impassable due to a landslide since 2022. Nice route but the circular tour is no longer possible.

From Grotta dei Frati go back and do not continue the path towards the river. Dangerous path and also closed by an ordinance of 2022 due to subsidence of the land. The path literally passes inside the river (in reality a real path no longer exists) and once you have resumed the marked path, you will find yourself in front of a sign prohibiting access to pedestrians due to danger.