Embark on a 25 km circle hike around Santa Scolastica to discover the beautiful surroundings of Norcia and Monti Sibillini National Park. Experience the rich history and natural beauty of the area, including farms, ancient trees, and the unique ‘marcite’ grassfields.
Embark on a 25 km circle hike around Santa Scolastica to discover the beautiful surroundings of Norcia and Monti Sibillini National Park. Experience the rich history and natural beauty of the area, including farms, ancient trees, and the unique ‘marcite’ grassfields.
- Parco naturale delle Marcite - In this area there will be the chance to see a typical “Marcite” which is a grass field covered in a subtle layer of water. It is a mad made creation of centuries ago
- Popoli - Here you will be able to stop and take a break. Fountains may be available to refill your bottle
- Piediripa - Here you will be able…
- Parco naturale delle Marcite - In this area there will be the chance to see a typical “Marcite” which is a grass field covered in a subtle layer of water. It is a mad made creation of centuries ago
- Popoli - Here you will be able to stop and take a break. Fountains may be available to refill your bottle
- Piediripa - Here you will be able to stop and take a break. Fountains may be available to refill your bottle
- Via dei Pagani - Here you will be able to stop and take a break. Fountains may be available to refill your bottle
- Frazione Nottoria - Here you will be able to stop and take a break. Fountains may be available to refill your bottle
- Monastero di San Benedetto in Monte - Here you will be able to stop and take a break, you will also have the chance to visit the Monastery, recently restorated after the earthquake.
- Full guided hiking experience
- Sampling of cheese, cured meats, and local agricultural products
- Full guided hiking experience
- Sampling of cheese, cured meats, and local agricultural products
total distance: 25 km
vertical descent: 550 m
Explore the environment surrounding Norcia in a journey that reconnects with history, through a region that has witnessed substantial geographical development. The Santa Scolastica walkway is a trail that reveals the valley where the city is founded, a location that forms the western border of the Monti…
total distance: 25 km
vertical descent: 550 m
Explore the environment surrounding Norcia in a journey that reconnects with history, through a region that has witnessed substantial geographical development. The Santa Scolastica walkway is a trail that reveals the valley where the city is founded, a location that forms the western border of the Monti Sibillini National Park.
The exploration happens around the outer rim of what was formerly a large lake, and, throughout the excursion, we’ll have a chance to pause at various locations featuring integral aspects of the land: farmhouses, majestic trees (among them, a particularly old oak, potentially the oldest in Umbria) and the unique landscape of the ‘marcite’ (which is a grassfield inundated with a thin layer of water), artificially established over a millennium ago.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.