Rome Hiking & Trekking Guide 2026

Top trails

Routes worth lacing up your boots for.

1. 1

   Castelli Romani – Crater Lake Trail (Lago Albano)

   10 km loop (~6.2 miles)3–4 hours200 m ascent (~656 ft)

2. 2

   Circeo National Park – Monte Circeo Summit

   8 km return (~5 miles)3.5–4.5 hours541 m (~1,775 ft) summit

3. 3

   Villa Gregoriana Gorge Trail, Tivoli

   3.5 km (~2.2 miles)2–3 hours150 m descent/ascent (~490 ft)

4. 4

   Valle dell'Aniene – Subiaco Circuit

   12 km loop (~7.5 miles)4–5 hours400 m (~1,312 ft)

5. 5

   Parco dell'Appia Antica – Via Appia Walk

   8 km one way (~5 miles) to the 16th milestone2–3 hours one way (can return by bus)Minimal (flat ancient road)

6. 6

   Monte Cavo Summit, Castelli Romani

   7 km return (~4.3 miles)3–4 hours949 m summit (~3,114 ft); 350 m ascent from Rocca di Papa

7. 7

   Ninfa Garden & River Walk

   3 km guided garden loop (~1.9 miles)1.5–2 hoursMinimal

8. 8

   Lago di Bracciano Shoreline Walk

   6 km lakeside loop (~3.7 miles)2–2.5 hoursMinimal

9. 9

   Parco dei Monti Aurunci – Panoramic Ridge

   10 km loop (~6.2 miles)4–5 hours650 m ascent (~2,133 ft)

10. 10

    Sacro Speco Monasteries Trail, Subiaco

    5 km return (~3.1 miles)2–3 hours200 m ascent (~656 ft)

Trail difficulty levels

Pick a route that matches your fitness and experience.

Local hazards

What to watch out for on the trail.