Turk's Cave – Montagna Spaccata of Gaeta loop from Gaeta

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Turk's Cave – Montagna Spaccata of Gaeta loop from Gaeta

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Turk's Cave – Montagna Spaccata of Gaeta loop from Gaeta

02:56

10.2km

230m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 17, 2026

Tips

Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 729 m for 146 m

Permit required

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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895 m

Turk's Cave

Highlight • Cave

Surprisingly cool place to hike or walk to!

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1.07 km

Montagna Spaccata of Gaeta

Highlight • Canyon

The split mountain is a place where nature has created a geological phenomenon of rare beauty.
The 92-meter natural canyon of Teutonic origin was carved into the rock by erosive action.

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1.54 km

Polveriera Carolina

Highlight • Historical Site

The powder magazines are an important historical testament to human presence and activity on Monte Orlando in past eras, and they are part of the complex of fortifications and military …

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2.47 km

Cecilia Metella Mausoleum

Highlight • Historical Site

Great place to admire Gaeta from above

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2.66 km

Mausoleum of Lucius Munatius Plancus

Highlight • Monument

When I was there the mausoleum was closed. The views along the route certainly make the climb worth it

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2.91 km

View of the Aragonese–Angevin Castle in Gaeta

Highlight • Viewpoint

Wonderful tour! Highly recommended and suitable for everyone. Wonderful views, discovering the beauties of Gaeta.

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5.37 km

Monte Orlando

Highlight • Natural Monument

5.71 km

Palazzo Guarinelli

Castle

7.03 km

Palazzo Conca

Castle

10.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.59 km

3.69 km

1.31 km

317 m

285 m

Surfaces

3.94 km

2.95 km

1.65 km

958 m

704 m

Elevation

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Highest point (160 m)

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Weather

Friday 23 October

22°C

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Comments

August 24, 2025,Tag 8 - Rundgang in Gaeta

Today, a short walk through Gaeta. I started at the beach, which was overcrowded, as was the area around the Grotta del Turco and Montagna Spaccata – it's Sunday after all. I avoided the crowds and continued towards Monte Orlando. It was fantastic – a wonderful path with panoramic views every now and then. So much to see and discover. …

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