From Poggio San Lorenzo, the route continues with ups and downs through hills planted with olive trees, with beautiful views of the surrounding mountains. Along the route we can find the Sanctuary of Santa Vittoria and then cross the villages of Monteleone Sabino, Poggio Moiano and Scandriglia.
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| Distance 20,01 Km | Travel time 8.30 hours | Water sources yes |
|---|---|---|
| Increase in altitude + 50 | Degree of difficulty Hard | Resting areas yes |
| Loss of altitude – 220 | Surface Tarmac, dirt road and path | Road Sign yes |
Descend along the provincial road south of the town centre from the square in Poggio San Lorenzo, taking in views of the ancient Roman wall remains.
Turn left into Via Lemiconi and go down into the bottom of the valley. Turn left again onto the path crossing the creek and go up the opposite side.
The surrounding forests of Turkish oaks end and the olive groves start, covering the hills with a silvery blanket. When you reach a little group of houses near the top, admire the view over Monteleone Sabino, then again down through the woods and the provincial road for Torricella in Sabina, entering an olive grove, then a walnut plantation and an oak forest. You will then reach the creek running along the bottom of the valley. Cross over a charming bridge and pass another creek and the remains of an ancient water mill, then climb back up through the forest to the Monteleone Sabino Cemetery. The scenery here is especially beautiful, owing to the contemporary presence of monumental oak trees and the Trebula Mutuesca archaeological site. Continue down the paved road through vineyards and olive groves until the bottom of the valley, turn left into a forest trail leading to of San Martino Church, a 10th century country church, on the outskirts of Poggio Moiano. Continue into town until the square with its baronial palace, which is now the town hall, and the church of St. John the Baptist. Walk through the old Torrione quarter and then again down into the little valley. Go through an old rural village and climb up the opposite side.
Continue along the high plane onto the slopes of Mount Calvo (>> diversion for Farfa at this point), which you can walk around on the South side going through Santo Paolo Alto and Santo Paolo Basso, and then arrive at the town of Ponticelli di Scandriglia and Castle Orsini (10th century).
As you walk around Mount Calvo, admire the valley filled with olive groves towards Scandriglia and the Lucretili Hills. This stage ends near the Orsini Castle with its adjoining church. A few kilometres from there you can visit the ancient Franciscan Sanctuary of Santa Maria delle Grazie , one of the most important in the Province of Rieti.
Useful information
Along the route we can find bars and fountains
Intermediate stops
Stop areas and accommodation facilities.
Monteleone Sabino (with a slight deviation) or Poggio Moiano.
Not to be missed
Poggio San Lorenzo, Pontiche Romane
Monteleone Sabino
Village, museums, church of Santa Vittoria, Amphiteather
Ponticelli in Scandriglia
Church of Santa Maria delle Grazie, Ponte del Diavolo.
Tastings
Scandriglia Sagne alla Scandrigliese (homemade pasta), Oil evo dop from Sabina.