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Walk along the Via Clodia and its branches, a fascinating route that follows the suggestions of the Roman road built following the ancient Etruscan roads.
The Via Clodia was a road that connected the Via Cassia with the Via Aurelia, suitable for merchant traffic between Rome and the Etruscan colonies more than for military movements (because it was short-range), and also called the "road of the baths" since it crossed several spa towns, including Vicarello, Stigliano, and Saturnia.
It began to develop when the Romans started to expand their power, built in the 3rd century BC it runs from Rome to Roselle crossing the provinces of Rome, Viterbo, and Grosseto. The name probably derives from the magistrate of the "gens" Caudia (or Clodia) who took care of refurbishing several other preexisting roads, although it is not exactly clear who he was.
The Via Clodia is therefore important because it connected the main roads of the Aurelia that ran along the Tyrrhenian coast and the Cassia that passed inland. It was about 4 meters wide, to allow the passage of two carts.
The walk allows you to relive, immersed in unspoiled nature, that ancient world full of mystery and charm still vibrant in the places and people of the territory and rich in suggestive historical testimonies.
Source: www.amiciviaclodia.com
Stages of the Route
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Cesano di Roma (train station icon) - Bracciano: 19 km
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Bracciano (train station icon) – Oriolo Romano: 16 km
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Oriolo Romano – Vejano: 14.5 km
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Vejano – Barbarano Romano: 9.5 km
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Barbarano Romano – Blera: 6 km
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Blera – Norchia| Viterbo: 19 km
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Norchia | Viterbo – Tuscania: 17 km
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Tuscania – Loc. Pietrafitta | Ischia di Castro: 23.5 km
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Pietrafitta | Ischia di Castro – Pitigliano: 17.5 km
Author’s recommendation
There are fords present. Always pay attention and check the feasibility of the passage first.
Tips and information www.amiciviaclodia.com
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Track types
Safety information
Remember to carefully evaluate the type of route you are facing, the localities you plan to cross, and the current season. Has it rained? Be careful! The trails will be more slippery and therefore more caution is needed.
Check the weather forecast which, although it remains a forecast, will undoubtedly help you.
Always let someone know where you are going and for how long you plan your hike.
The emergency phone number is 112 Single Emergency Number (no area code needed).
Local authorities and associations present in the relevant territories assume no legal responsibility for any damage or accidents to people and property that may occur along the marked routes.
BASIC INDICATIONS:
- Start walking early in the morning: it is a source of pleasant discoveries and also of greater safety
- Clothing should be essential and always appropriate to the season. It is advisable to wear non-bulky, breathable, and quick-drying garments.
- Plan stops appropriate to your interests and preparation.
- Dress “in layers” to better adapt to weather conditions
- Map and compass are indispensable tools. It is important for your safety to know how to use them well
- It is essential to prepare 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.
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 rubbish home with you or wait to find a bin.
- Respect the flora, fauna, and crops, do not take fruits or wild plants; they may have been treated with phytosanitary products.
- Report any disorderly situations or abnormal behaviors to the municipality.
Roadbook
It is always recommended to download the GPS track to avoid unpleasant situations and to enjoy a fun experience.
Duomo di Santo Stefano
Santa Maria Novella
Palazzo Santacroce Altieri
Villa
Petrolo - abitato antico di Blera
Archaeological Museum of Etruscan Culture
Synagogue
Jewish Culture Museum
Archaeological Museum A. Manzi
Via cava di San Giuseppe
Via cava di Poggio Cani
Via cava di Fratenuti
Sorgenti della Nova
St. Peter's Basilica
Museo Diocesano di Palazzo Orsini
Santuario della Madonna delle Grazie
Chiesa di Santa Maria Assunta
Chiesa di Santa Maria e San Rocco
Cappella dei Santi Apostoli Giacomo e Filippo
Public transport
Public-transport-friendly
The Olgiata station is a railway stop serving the La Storta area of the municipality of Rome. It is located near the Olgiata residential complex, from which it takes its name.
It is served by the Rome-Capranica-Viterbo regional railway line (FL3).
All regional trains for Bracciano, Cesano, Rome, and Viterbo stop here. The typical off-peak service on weekdays is a train every 15 minutes to Roma Ostiense and Cesano, a train every 30 minutes to Bracciano, and a train every hour to Viterbo.
INTERCHANGES Bus stops for ATAC and COTRAL buses in Rome at Olgiata. The bus travel time between Rome and Olgiata is about 43 minutes and covers a distance of about 21 km.
Parking
Via Braccianense 00123 Rome RM (Rome) - near Olgiata Railway Station
Coordinates
Equipment
Hiking requires specific clothing and equipment. Even during relatively short and easy outings, it is always better to be well equipped to avoid unpleasant surprises and to face unexpected events such as a sudden storm or a drop in energy: even the unexpected are part of the fun!
What to bring on a hike:
- appropriate good quality footwear
- change of clothes according to weather conditions and the number of trekking days
- adequate water supply according to your needs (from 1 to 2 liters considering temperature, possibility of refill, duration of the route), a hot drink if it is winter
- thermal blanket
- snack (for example, dried fruit or bars)
- windbreaker and rain jacket
- mini first aid kit (bandages, plasters of various sizes and anti-blister, disinfectant wipes, sterile gauze, scissors, tick remover tweezers, latex gloves, personal medications …)
- spare shirt and socks
- knife, multi-tool if possible
- sunscreen
- sunglasses
- hat
- gloves in winter months
- torch, preferably headlamp
- spare battery or external auxiliary battery for the phone
Localization
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
User Questions