Nesce – Cartore loop from Sante Marie

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Nesce – Cartore loop from Sante Marie

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Nesce – Cartore loop from Sante Marie

06:49

75.8km

1,780m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 19, 2026

Tips

Includes very steep uphill segments

You may need to push your bike.

After 10.4 km for 503 m

After 28.3 km for 217 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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12.3 km

Nesce

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Nesce is a fraction of the municipality of Pescorocchiano. Some findings have revealed that communities of Equicoli, an ancient Italic people, were settled here. They were called "the warriors of …

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37.3 km

The village of Cartore is located under the slopes of the Duchess Mountains. After the Second World War it experienced a strong depopulation. It is the only town in the Duchess Mountains Regional Nature Reserve.

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40.5 km

Passo le Forche

Mountain Pass

42.6 km

Church of Santa Maria in Valle Porclaneta

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The Romanesque church of Santa Maria is located at the foot of Monte Velino at the beginning of the Porclaneta Valley. It was built around the middle of the 11th century and was probably part of a Benedictine monastery.

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45.2 km

Rosciolo dei Marsi Historic Village

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Rosciolo dei Marsi is a fraction of Magliano de 'Marsi, at the foot of Monte Velino. It is very charming and impressive.

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49.9 km

Church of Santa Lucia, Magliano de' Marsi

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Magliano de' Marsi is an ancient medieval village which unfortunately has been affected by earthquakes over time. Surrounded by mountains, it remains an impressive place.

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