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A ghost town surrounded by waterfalls, sulfur springs, and Etruscan history
Experience a special hike – guided by an expert guide – to experience this outdoor adventure that will activate all your senses.
Embark on an unforgettable journey through time and nature! Join our expert-led hike, starting from the train station Manziana-Canale Monterano to explore a mysterious ghost town, surrounded by breathtaking waterfalls, rejuvenating sulfur springs, and legendary Etruscan history.
This outdoor adventure is designed to activate all your senses and leave you with memories that will last a lifetime. Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to discover hidden gems, hike through picturesque landscapes, and immerse yourself in the rich culture of the past.
Where: Starting at Manziana-Canale Monterano (the exact meeting point will be announced after confirmation)
When: Sunday, November 4th @10.15 (there is a direct train from Tiburtina leaving at 08:38)
Duration: about 6 hours (the exact time varies, depending on the weather conditions and participants)
Cost: Full price: 35€ – 30% discount for Expat members (read below) – train ticket not included
The maximum amount of participants is limited to: 15
A great activity to activate your senses with a great variety of different experiences along the way: explore two towns, a protected area, waterfalls, forest, a sulphur spring, and a ghost town. We’ll pace ourselves along the way, with the goal to make it a pleasant experience for everyone!
How to participate?
Send an email to info@natureofsal.com, or Whatsapp directly to +39 351 70 60 636 (don’t forget to mention that you’re from the Expats Living in Rome community to claim your 30% discount!).
More info
The starting point is: Piazza Tommaso Tittoni (parking is available too, if you prefer to get there by car)
ℹ️ Meeting time 15 minutes prior to departure.
ℹ️ Language: English, German, Italian
ℹ️ Difficulty Level: Medium, good fitness required (Distance: 13km, elevation gain: 360m, includes uneven terrain)
ℹ️ The final duration of the hiking event and the itinerary may vary, depending on weather conditions, unexpected obstacles (e.g. a fallen tree along the way), or other safety reasons. It is at the discretion of the professional hiking guide to determine alternatives or to shorten or extend the experience.
Trains back to Rome are available at 4.31pm, 5.31pm, 7.03pm, 9.05pm, 10.06pm.
This is a professional activity in accordance with European Union legislation and Italian law no. 4 dating to 2003.
Sal is a professional guide enrolled in the register of the Italian Association of Interpretive Nature Guides – AIGAE.
What should you bring?
Obligatory: Comfortable hiking shoes, 1.5 liters of water, clothing suited for an outdoor hike, backpack, bring your own hiking lunch
Recommended: Comfortable backpack, raincoat, sunscreen, hat (protection from both sun and rain), trail snacks, tickets for public transport
Optional: Hiking poles, electrolytes, sunglasses
*Includes the guided hike with a professional guide. It does not include any travel costs, transport, food, or entrance to any attractions.
Who is the guide?
This tour is led by Sal, a certified outdoor guide (member of AIGAE). He’s also a Komoot route editor and a National Geographic Day Tour guide. His mission is to make information about the Italian outdoors and wilderness experiences accessible to everyone and to promote a healthier lifestyle and connection with nature. He speaks English, German, and Italian. You can learn more about him here.
Sal has designed HikeLine, a free, interactive map with many hikes that are available around Rome by train.
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