Maschio delle Faete Peak – Via Sacra loop from Genzano di Roma

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Maschio delle Faete Peak – Via Sacra loop from Genzano di Roma

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Maschio delle Faete Peak – Via Sacra loop from Genzano di Roma

09:14

28.5km

1,000m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 29, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 17.1 km for 89 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

6.46 km

Panorama

Viewpoint

15.8 km

Madonnella Shrine (Rocca di Papa)

Highlight • Religious Site

This small but beautifully maintained sanctuary on the side of the road is dedicated to the Virgin Mary.

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16.5 km

Parco Regionale dei Castelli Romani

Nature Reserve

17.0 km

Maschio delle Faete Peak

Highlight • Summit

This is the highest point of the Monti delle Faete. The summit reaches 956m a.s.l.

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18.4 km

Lago di Nemi Viewpoint

Viewpoint

19.6 km

View of Lake Albano and Lake Nemi

Highlight • Viewpoint

View of the lakes of Albano and lake of Nemi, and in the days of the north wind you can see the promontory of Circeo

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19.9 km

Madonnina Shrine on the Via Sacra

Highlight • Religious Site

Almost at the top of Mount Cavo from which you can observe not only the two beautiful lakes of Albano and Nemi but also many of the Castelli Romani

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19.9 km

Via Sacra

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Via Sacra is a beautiful paved road from the Roman era that climbs to the top of Monte Cavo. Today it is famous above all for the panoramic point to …

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23.2 km

Tempesta Spring

Highlight • Natural Monument

This large fountain is located in one of the main junctions of the trail system of the Colli Albani park. It is a seasonal source so the presence of water …

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