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Hiking · Umbria, Umbria

Valnerina and the Nera River Valley

  • Difficultymoderate
  • DistanceSegments of about 9-15 km
  • Duration3-7 hours per segment
  • ElevationValley floor with climbs to hilltop abbeys and villages
  • Rating★ 4.4
  • TransportCar along the SS209 Valnerina road; limited bus service from Terni and Spoleto

Walks along the green Nera river valley in the Parco Fluviale del Nera, linking stone villages such as Ferentillo and Scheggino with climbs to landmarks like the abbey of San Pietro in Valle above the river.

Practical information for Valnerina and the Nera River Valley · Last updated June 2026
Distance Segments of about 9-15 km
Duration 3-7 hours per segment
Difficulty moderate
Trailhead Car along the SS209 Valnerina road; limited bus service from Terni and Spoleto
Best season Spring and autumn
Address Ferentillo, 05034 Ferentillo TR, Italy

Trail facts

Trail area
Ferentillo and Scheggino, Terni and Perugia provinces

What to bring

  • Hiking shoes or boots
  • Water
  • Sun protection
  • Map or GPS track
  • Snacks

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Location

Ferentillo, 05034 Ferentillo TR, Italy

42.6260, 12.7920 View on map