Nature Reserve Guide
Riserva Monte Nero E Serra Santa is a nature reserve situated in the municipality of Fabriano, within Italy's Ancona province. This Special Area of Conservation features a characteristic calcareous Apennine landscape, with prominent reliefs culminating in Monte Nero at 4,629 feet (1,411 meters). The area offers diverse terrain, including extensive beech forests and secondary grasslands, making it suitable for several sports like hiking, road cycling, touring cycling, jogging, and more.
106
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4.5
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Average rating
1925
People visited

4.6
(8)
77
hikers
11.0km
04:00
640m
630m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

5.0
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27
hikers
21.3km
07:35
1,130m
1,130m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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34
hikers
7.28km
02:24
350m
350m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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23
hikers
4.40km
02:01
320m
320m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
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4.8
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120
riders
64.0km
03:00
740m
740m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

3.0
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103
riders
99.2km
05:23
1,510m
1,510m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

4.7
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90
riders
64.1km
02:58
740m
740m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

4.8
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55
riders
80.2km
03:39
910m
910m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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56
riders
61.8km
03:54
690m
690m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

40
riders
77.9km
05:11
1,170m
1,170m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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36
riders
23.5km
01:56
650m
650m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

26
riders
64.3km
04:07
780m
780m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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5.0
(1)
66
riders
53.8km
04:37
1,280m
1,280m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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36
riders
31.0km
02:53
990m
990m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

4.5
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32
riders
28.3km
02:37
940m
940m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

13
riders
21.8km
02:36
990m
990m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.
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51
runners
10.8km
01:21
400m
400m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.

10
runners
10.9km
01:09
120m
120m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4
runners
9.63km
01:01
100m
100m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

3
runners
5.14km
00:33
60m
60m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Riserva Monte Nero E Serra Santa is a nature reserve located in the municipality of Fabriano, within Italy's Ancona province. It is a Special Area of Conservation spanning 644 hectares, featuring a calcareous Apennine landscape with Monte Nero as its highest point at 4,629 feet (1,411 meters).
The reserve offers a variety of outdoor activities, including Hiking, Road cycling, Touring cycling, Jogging, Mountain biking, and Gravel biking. There are 96 routes available across these sports, with an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from more than 300 ratings.
Popular hiking routes include the Monte Giuoco del Pallone Loop, a moderate 6.8-mile (10.9 km) route, and the Monte Serrasanta – Serrasanta Hermitage loop from Gualdo Tadino, a difficult 10.3-mile (16.5 km) route. More options are available in the Hiking in Riserva Monte Nero E Serra Santa guide.
Yes, the region offers several road cycling routes. Examples include the difficult Valfabbrica – Porta Nuova (Assisi) loop from Gualdo Tadino, which is about 49.2 miles (79.2 km) long, and the moderate Madonna della Cima Pass – Roman Theatre in Gubbio loop from Gualdo Tadino, covering 39.8 miles (64.0 km). Find more routes in the Road Cycling Routes in Riserva Monte Nero E Serra Santa guide.
Mountain biking enthusiasts can find trails such as the difficult Serrasanta Hermitage – Rocca Flea loop from Gualdo Tadino, approximately 19.3 miles (30.9 km) long. Another option is the moderate Monument to the Motorcyclist loop from Gualdo Tadino, which is about 34.8 miles (56.0 km). Consult the MTB Trails in Riserva Monte Nero E Serra Santa guide for more information.
Yes, the reserve offers routes suitable for beginners and those seeking easier options. For hiking, there is a dedicated Easy hikes in Riserva Monte Nero E Serra Santa guide. Some jogging routes, like the Pozzo di Taino loop from Gualdo Tadino, are rated as moderate.
The reserve features a characteristic calcareous Apennine landscape with prominent reliefs, including Monte Nero. It contains diverse vegetation, such as extensive beech forests on higher slopes and secondary grasslands used for grazing. The area is also known for calcicolous grassland formations and some grottoes.
Komoot offers several guides for the reserve, including Hiking in Riserva Monte Nero E Serra Santa, Road Cycling Routes in Riserva Monte Nero E Serra Santa, and MTB Trails in Riserva Monte Nero E Serra Santa. There are also guides for Touring Cycling, Running Trails, and Gravel Biking.
Riserva Monte Nero E Serra Santa is a popular destination on komoot, with more than 1,800 visitors having recorded tours. The routes have received over 300 ratings, resulting in an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars.
Yes, there are routes that feature waterfalls within the region. A specific guide, Waterfall hikes in Riserva Monte Nero E Serra Santa, provides information on such trails.
The highest point within Riserva Monte Nero E Serra Santa is Monte Nero, which reaches an elevation of 4,629 feet (1,411 meters).
The Riserva Monte Nero E Serra Santa is managed by the Unione Montana dell'Esino Frasassi. Their official website is www.umesinofrasassi.it, and they can be reached by phone at +39 0732 6951.

