카프라니카 최고의 워킹 & 하이킹 경로

On this stretch of the Via Francigena, during our crossing (the last ten days of September), we noticed an indescribable expanse of cyclamen in the undergrowth, unlike anything I've seen in other places more familiar to me in the north. This is the so-called "Neapolitan cyclamen" (Cyclamen hederifolium), a particular variety typical of central and southern Italy, with leaves with serrated, ivy-like edges.

Along the stretch of the Via Francigena connecting Vetralla to Sutri, you'll find the Oriolese customs road, a route immersed in the Tuscia countryside. Here, a picturesque avenue stands out, characterized by majestic maritime pines that grace the path with their grandeur and provide shade and coolness. It's a stretch of road with a special charm.

Capranica is a village in Tuscia, built on a tuff cliff between the Cimini Mountains and the Mignone River valley. Its origins are Etruscan, but the center we see today retains its medieval charm, with narrow streets, arches, ancient gates, and evocative churches such as that of Santa Maria Maddalena. Hazelnut groves, olive groves, and woods extend all around, creating a distinctive landscape. It's a pleasant stop on the Via Francigena, where history and nature meet in an authentic and welcoming atmosphere.

Beautiful cycle path on the Via Francigena towards Rome. The path continues across the Cassia under hazelnut groves.

Walking on the Via Francigena, in the centuries-old forest between Vetralla and Sutri.

The Orlando towers are funerary towers from the era of Republican Rome which suddenly emerge from the immense hazelnut groves of the province of Viterbo.

Very beautiful path, almost entirely flat

Definitely worth a visit!