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Impressive stone formation that opens up to the city of Terracina (coming from the south)

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An incredible place for glimpses and lights

It's the real reward for all the climbing. The ramps that lead up to the monument are technically challenging. Lower the saddle, put a hard gear and push all the way to the top.

From Torre Paola via Picco d'Istria to Monte Circeo, then the direct descent towards the north-northeast is a beautiful circular route of approximately 4.5 km / 2 hours. Sturdy footwear is required for the ascent to P.d.Istria. Ankle-high boots are best. Mountaineering experience and surefootedness are definitely required. The valley floor sign says "Experts only"! From P.d.Istria, the trail leads over a partially exposed ridge to Monte Circeo. The trail is definitely not for children! There are ropes in a few places, and you'll often need your hands to climb. The direct descent from Monte Circeo is better in terms of the trail and certainly the much easier ascent. This trail should be manageable in sneakers if necessary, although I would recommend hiking boots here as well. This trail is never exposed until the summit. I advise against doing the circular route the other way around. It's simply easier climbing uphill than downhill. ...

The cutting of the mountain is due to the construction work of the Appia Traianea, the variant of the original stretch of the Appia, which allowed people to avoid passing through the historic center of Terracina, shortening the route by a few kilometers and avoiding a lot of climbing.

During the interglacial period, the height of the Mediterranean Sea was higher by 10/15 meters, and in fact Circeo was an island. Retreating, the sea dug a whole series of coastal caves, and the Grotta delle Capre (so called because it seems that the shepherds used it to protect the goats during rainy days) is one of these. In ancient times it seems to have been called "Grotta della Maga" because here, legend has it, the Sorceress Circe elaborated her spells. It is accessed from a descent called "Sentiero Marcello"

A truly magical place!