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Necropolis of Banditaccia - CerveteriPhoto: Foto: Ass. eco-escursionistica Ogniquota, Sentieri Etruschi dei Monti Ceriti - Comune di Cerveteri (RM), DMO Etruskey
A route through the lands of the Etruscans: 7 stages among necropolises, ancient roads, and historic villages in the heart of Etruscan Lazio.
A walking journey among the mysteries of the ancient Etruscan people, through tuff-carved canyons, stone villages, and woods. The Etruscan Path crosses Upper Lazio along 154 km in 7 stages, connecting two UNESCO World Heritage sites – the Banditaccia Necropolis of Cerveteri and the Monterozzi Necropolis of Tarquinia – up to the evocative archaeological area of Vulci.
It is a path of strong emotions and deep silences, unfolding on dirt trails, ancient via cave, and rural roads, touching ancient baths, waterfalls, and cultivated fields. Ideal for those seeking a regenerating journey off the beaten paths, among volcanic hills, river valleys, and small villages where time seems to slow down.
The identity of the Etruscan Path arises from the meeting of millenary culture and intact rural landscapes. It is not just a hiking itinerary: it is a narrative route that gives voice to an ancient civilization through the places where it lived and dialogued with nature. It is a journey in which each stage is a threshold between the visible and the invisible, between archaeological heritage and the daily life of villages. Walking here means taking part in a story that unites man and land, restoring meaning to the slow act of walking as a practice of knowledge, respect, and discovery.
The trail is suitable for all lovers of trekking and slow exploration. The stages are connected by railway lines and immersed in environments of great naturalistic and cultural value: beech woods, gorges, necropolises, tuff plateaus, ancient baths. The route is dotted with places to stop and be welcomed that tell an authentic and little-known Tuscia. The Etruscan Path is an experience to be lived slowly, with awareness and a spirit of discovery, to rediscover the meaning of travel as an act of deep connection with the territory.
Author’s recommendation
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Track types
Safety information
Remember to carefully consider the type of route you are undertaking, the localities you plan to cross, and the current season. Has it rained? Beware! The trails will be more slippery, so you need to be more cautious.
Check the weather forecast which, although it remains a forecast, will undoubtedly help you.
Always let someone know where you are headed and how long you plan to be on your hike.
The emergency phone number is 112, the Single Emergency Number (no area code needed).
Local authorities and associations present in the affected areas assume no legal responsibility for any damage or accidents to people and property that may occur along the marked routes.
KEY GUIDELINES:
- Start your route early in the morning: it is a source of pleasant discoveries and increased safety
- Clothing must be simple and always suitable for the season. It is advisable to wear lightweight, breathable garments that dry quickly.
- Plan stops appropriate to your interests and preparation.
- Dress in layers to better adapt to climatic conditions
- Map and compass are essential tools. It is important for your safety to know how to use them well
- It is essential to gather information at home by consulting maps and guides and/or specialized websites or people who have already done the route. It is useful to keep friends and/or family informed about your route.
Tips and suggestions
RESPECT THE TERRITORY:
- Do not throw paper tissues, cans, glass or plastic bottles, candy wrappers, and especially cigarette butts or packs on the ground.
- Take your trash home with you or wait to find a bin.
- Respect flora, fauna, and crops, do not pick wild fruits or plants; they may have been treated with phytosanitary products.
- Report any disorderly situations or abnormal behavior to the municipality.
Roadbook
It is always recommended to download the GPS track to avoid unpleasant situations and enjoy a fun experience.
Museo Archeologico Nazionale Cerite
Castello Ruspoli - Piazza Santa Maria _ Cerveteri
Chiesa di Santa Maria Maggiore
Ufficio Informazione Turistica Cerveteri
Necropoli della Banditaccia - Cerveteri
Etruscan Necropolises of Cerveteri and Tarquinia - Cerveteri
Via degli Inferi
Cascata del Moro
Cascata dell'Arenile
Cascata Braccio di Mare
Cascata dell'Ospedaletto
Cascata di Castel Giuliano
Poggio della Solfatara
Bosco Macchia Grande Manziana
Parcheggio
Parcheggio
Cascate della Diosilla
Zolfatara
Fontana del Leone
Vecchia Zolfatara
Chiesa e Convento di San Bonaventura
Guado sul Fiume Mignone
Stagni della Mercareccia
Terme di Stigliano
Necropoli del Ferrone
Cancello in legno
Rocca Frangipane
Santuario della Madonna della Rocca
Parcheggio
Museo Civico di Tolfa
Ex Base Nato
Miniera di Santa Barbara
Faggeto di Allumiere
Cava del Moro
Parcheggio
Santuario Madonna delle Grazie
Cava del Caolino
Forni delle cave di Allume
Panchina Gigante
Grasceta Dei Cavallari
Parcheggio
Abbazia di Piantangeli
Guado sul Fiume Mignone - fare attenzione
Castello Torlonia
Parcheggio
Necropoli di San Giovenale
Zona archeologica di Luni sul Mignone
Poggio della Rotonda
Museo Civico di Monte Romano
Parcheggio
Parcheggio
Acquedotto delle Arcatelle
Ara della Regina
Necropoli dei Monterozzi
Fontana Nova
Porta Castello e Torrione Matilde di Canossa
Museo Archeologico Nazionale - Palazzo Vitelleschi
Info Point
Parcheggio
Castello Orsini
Parcheggio
Castello dell'Abbadia Museo Archeologico di Vulci
Parco Archeologico di Vulci
Lago del Pellicone nel Parco Naturalistico Archeologico di Vulci
Parcheggio
Foro e Decumano Massimo
Casa del Criptoportico
Public transport
Public-transport-friendly
BUS
Served by: CO.TRA.L. bus
Main line: Rome Cornelia – Palidoro – Ladispoli – Cerveteri
TRAIN
Marina di Cerveteri station | located in the locality Marina di Cerveteri. Cerveteri is 4.54 km from the center. At the station, it is possible to use A.T.I. buses no. 25 during the week and no. 41 on Sundays
AIRPORT
The closest airports to Cerveteri are:
FCO - Rome-Fiumicino Airport located about 26 km away. The "Leonardo da Vinci" airport in Fiumicino is 32 km from the center of Rome.
CIA - Rome-Ciampino Airport located about 46 km away. Ciampino airport is about 15 km from the center of Rome.
From both airports it is possible to:
reach the respective train stations and continue the journey by train to Cerveteri
rent a car to go to Cerveteri
use a bus to get to Cerveteri
Directions
CAR
On the highway, the exits closest to the center of Cerveteri are:
Exit Cerveteri - Ladispoli | A12 Autostrada Azzurra | Genova-Cecina / Tarquinia-Rome | 2.31 km from the center
Exit Torrimpietra | A12 Autostrada Azzurra | Genova-Cecina / Tarquinia-Rome | 13.00 km from the center
Coming from high-traffic roads, the nearest exits are:
Exit 3 Via di Casal del Marmo | GRA/A90 Grande Raccordo Anulare | Rome | 24.72 km from the center
Exit 2 Via di Boccea | GRA/A90 Grande Raccordo Anulare | Rome | 25.46 km from the center
Parking
Piazza Aldo Moro - Cerveteri
Coordinates
Book recommendation by the author
Author’s map recommendations
Book recommendations for this region:
Equipment
Hiking requires specific clothing and equipment. Even on relatively short and easy outings, it is always better to be well equipped to avoid unpleasant surprises and to handle unexpected events such as a sudden storm or an energy drop: even the unexpected is part of the fun!
What to bring during a hike:
- properly fitting high-quality footwear
- change of clothes according to the weather conditions and number of trekking days
- adequate water supply according to your needs (from 1 to 2 liters considering temperature, possibility of refilling, duration of the route), a hot drink if it's winter
- thermal blanket
- snacks (for example, dried fruit or bars)
- windbreaker and rain jacket
- mini first aid kit (bandages, plasters of various sizes and blister prevention, disinfectant wipes, sterile gauze, scissors, tick remover tweezers, latex gloves, personal medicines ...)
- spare shirt and socks
- knife, multi-tool if possible
- sunscreen
- sunglasses
- hat
- gloves in the winter months
- torch, preferably a headlamp
- spare battery or external auxiliary battery for the phone
Localization
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Weather at the starting point
Statistics
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