Nature Reserve Guide
Riserva Naturale Della Marcigliana is a nature reserve located northeast of Rome, situated between the Salaria and Nomentana roads. This expansive area spans over 4,000 hectares, characterized by a diverse landscape of low hills, cultivated fields, and wooded areas. The reserve features a network of valleys and watercourses, along with marshy environments, making it suitable for several sports like road cycling, gravel biking, hiking, jogging, and more.
Riserva Naturale Della Marcigliana offers…
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612
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26.7km
01:23
70m
70m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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229
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62.5km
02:51
530m
530m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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88.3km
04:21
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1,010m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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riders
36.5km
01:38
270m
270m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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151km
09:45
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410m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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30.1km
02:09
250m
250m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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43.4km
02:47
320m
320m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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106km
07:17
1,500m
1,500m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.
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123
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8.69km
02:20
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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9.55km
02:33
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100m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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112
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8.61km
02:19
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100m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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111
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7.36km
01:55
50m
50m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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87
runners
10.0km
01:06
80m
80m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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21.9km
02:21
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Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5.22km
00:33
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Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7.40km
00:46
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30m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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54
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Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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41.6km
03:16
790m
790m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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59
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Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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50.0km
03:17
670m
670m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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19
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32.7km
02:33
570m
570m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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23.2km
01:22
200m
200m
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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14
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12.9km
00:48
90m
90m
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Riserva Naturale Della Marcigliana offers a variety of outdoor activities, including Road cycling, Gravel biking, Hiking, Jogging, Touring cycling, and Mountain biking. The reserve features over 80 routes across these sports. It is known for its diverse landscape of hills, fields, and wooded areas.
Yes, Riserva Naturale Della Marcigliana has several road cycling routes. These routes often utilize asphalted country roads with modest gradients and low traffic. An example is the Via della Cesarina – Marcigliana Nature Reserve loop from Fonte Nuova, which is approximately 31 miles (50 km) long. More options are available in the Road Cycling Routes in Riserva Naturale Della Marcigliana guide.
The reserve provides a network of hiking trails suitable for various fitness levels, from easy walks to more demanding excursions. Trails often pass through cultivated fields, forests, and along watercourses. The Monte di Parco Talenti loop from Jonio is an easy option, approximately 4.6 miles (7.4 km) long. Additional hiking information can be found in the Hiking in Riserva Naturale Della Marcigliana guide.
Gravel biking is available in Riserva Naturale Della Marcigliana, with routes that include both paved and unpaved segments. These routes cater to those seeking off-road adventures within the reserve's rural landscape. The Tiber Cycle Path – Via Santa Cornelia loop from Serpentara is a moderate gravel route, approximately 32.7 miles (52.7 km) long. For more routes, consult the Gravel biking in Riserva Naturale Della Marcigliana guide.
The reserve's landscape features low hills, extensive cultivated fields, and grazing areas. Valleys contain dense scrub vegetation and wide forests with diverse tree species like oaks, maples, and elms. Marshy environments and a network of small valleys and watercourses, some with waterfalls, also contribute to its natural diversity.
Riserva Naturale Della Marcigliana has deep historical roots, known as 'Latium Vetus' by ancient Romans. It contains remnants of the ancient city of Crustumerium, dating back to the Bronze Age. Visitors can also find archaeological remains from the Roman era and medieval towers and farmhouses, such as Torre San Giovanni and Torre della Marcigliana.
Yes, Riserva Naturale Della Marcigliana offers easy routes suitable for beginners across various activities. For hiking, the Easy hikes in Riserva Naturale Della Marcigliana guide provides options. Many cycling routes also feature modest gradients and low traffic, making them accessible for less experienced riders.
Riserva Naturale Della Marcigliana is a popular destination on komoot, with more than 2,500 visitors having explored its routes. The reserve's routes have an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars, based on over 230 ratings. This indicates a high level of satisfaction among users.
Komoot offers several guides for Riserva Naturale Della Marcigliana to help plan activities. These include guides for Road Cycling Routes, Hiking, Gravel biking, and Attractions. These guides provide detailed information and route suggestions for various sports.
The official website for Riserva Naturale Della Marcigliana, managed by RomaNatura, is romanatura.roma.it/marcigliana. For direct inquiries, the phone number for the reserve is 06 87121687.
Yes, Riserva Naturale Della Marcigliana features mountain biking trails. These routes offer opportunities for off-road cycling within the reserve's varied terrain. An example is the Marcigliana Nature Reserve loop from Chiesa San Domenico Guzman, an easy route approximately 12.9 miles (20.8 km) long. More options are detailed in the MTB Trails in Riserva Naturale Della Marcigliana guide.

