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

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!

Impervious path as it makes the journey difficult.

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

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!!!