파르코 나치오날레 델 치르세오‬에서 가장 멋진 ‪19‬개의 천연기념물

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. ...

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!

Impervious path as it makes the journey difficult.

A new wooden bridge to observe the marsh area more safely.

It is not possible to travel the entire route, but the part from Villa Fogliano to Sabaudia is worth the trip alone!

The goat cave can be reached via a path suitable for everyone (including children) but closed shoes or sandals are recommended. The cave, the sign says, is a fossil furrow of interglacial sea shoreline. From the cave you can then access the sea for a nice swim. At the top of the path there is a small parking lot. Highly recommended place!!!

bridge with a beautiful view of the water