Historic Center of Orte – Borgia Fortress of Nepi loop from Soriano

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Historic Center of Orte – Borgia Fortress of Nepi loop from Soriano

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Historic Center of Orte – Borgia Fortress of Nepi loop from Soriano

11:34

173km

2,160m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 8, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 35.4 km for 78 m

After 141 km for 106 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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35.4 km

Historic town center of Baschi

Highlight • Historical Site

Baschi is a quaint village in the province of Terni. The historic center still retains its ancient medieval charm, with vaulted ceilings and narrow alleys so small they're called "holes" by locals. Outside the medieval area lies the more modern part of town, where shops and accommodations can be found.

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44.7 km

Alviano Lake Nature Reserve

Highlight • Lake

The WWF Oasis of Alviano lake preserves aquatic environments that have disappeared for over a century. Precisely for this reason it has a special value and with its 900 hectares it protects a unique treasure chest of biodiversity from hunting and building speculation.
The Oasis, which is part of the Tiber River Park, was born in 1990 and is today a Site of Community Importance and a Special Protection Area.

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61.9 km

Steep Road to Penna in Teverina (San Valentino Trail)

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The small road leads with few curves very steeply up the mountain to Penna. With the heavy luggage on the bike, was in a few places push announced

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63.7 km

Gravel road between Penna and Petignano

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

On gravel roads between Penna and Petignano. Wonderful route!

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73.9 km

Historic Center of Orte

Highlight • Historical Site

The city of Orte stands on a hill 134 meters above sea level and overlooks the Tiber Valley. Thanks to its strategic position it has always been a crucial hub, so much so that even today it is a focal point for both railways and motorways. Orte is a medieval city rich in history and sacred architecture. Every year, from 31 August to the first Sunday in September, Orte is the scene of the historical event commemorating the Octava di Sant’Egidio and its streets take place with games, shows and events.

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79.9 km

Bosco di Orte Scalo

Forest

112 km

Borgia Fortress of Nepi

Highlight • Castle

The famous noble family of Borgia is originally from Spain. At the beginning of the 15th century, they came to power and money in Italy. Rodrigo Borgia, later Pope Alexander VI, was in the middle of the 15th century. Ruler in Nepi, had the previous castle expand and gave it to his daughter Lucrezia.
After the Borgia had lost power and influence in the 16th century, the fortress passed to the Farnese family, who also expanded it.
In 1789, when the French invaded Napoleon, the fort was badly damaged and fell into decay.

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115 km

Chiesa Madonna dell'Umiltà

Ruins

130 km