Nature Reserve Guide
Parco Fluviale del Nera is a protected regional natural area in Umbria, Italy, defined by the Nera River as it carves through the Valnerina valley. This landscape features deep valleys, jagged skylines, and steep, rocky hillsides covered in diverse forests. The park encompasses the Nera River, the Cascata delle Marmore, and Lago di Piediluco, creating a varied environment suitable for several sports like hiking, road cycling, jogging, gravel biking, and more.
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4.6
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372
hikers
5.90km
01:48
190m
190m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.1
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72
hikers
14.0km
04:13
410m
410m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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34
hikers
11.6km
03:40
440m
440m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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45
hikers
15.3km
04:59
650m
650m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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85
riders
98.2km
05:19
1,900m
1,900m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

4.7
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132
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36.9km
01:53
550m
550m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

5.0
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143
riders
53.6km
02:30
670m
670m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

100
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80.8km
03:44
830m
830m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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4.8
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132
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Hard bike ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

4.3
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77
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31.2km
01:53
200m
200m
Hard bike ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

4.8
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58
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24.5km
01:58
270m
270m
Hard bike ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

4.8
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64
riders
40.5km
03:27
970m
970m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.
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4.8
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137
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Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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79
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72.5km
05:04
1,460m
1,460m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.3
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58
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51.2km
02:59
280m
280m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.5
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25
riders
65.5km
04:33
980m
980m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.8
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39
riders
20.0km
01:29
200m
200m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Advanced riding skills necessary.

5.0
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12
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36.9km
03:50
1,160m
1,160m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

4.8
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48
riders
44.5km
04:10
1,110m
1,110m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

5.0
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9
riders
35.0km
03:59
1,430m
1,430m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.
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4.2
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25
runners
8.09km
00:51
50m
50m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

24
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4.37km
00:35
180m
180m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

13
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Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

15
runners
14.2km
01:31
120m
120m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Parco Fluviale del Nera offers a range of outdoor activities including Hiking, Road cycling, Jogging, Gravel biking, Touring cycling, and Mountain biking. The park's diverse landscape along the Nera River is suitable for various sports. Over 100 routes are available for exploration.
The primary natural attractions include the Cascata delle Marmore, Europe's highest man-made waterfall, and Lago di Piediluco, the region's second-largest lake. The Nera River itself carves through deep valleys and features dense forests along its course. The park also contains various natural monuments.
Yes, Parco Fluviale del Nera features hiking trails suitable for all skill levels, including easy tourist itineraries. For specific options, refer to the Easy hikes around Parco Fluviale del Nera guide. An example of an easy route is the Marmore Falls Loop, which is approximately 3.7 miles [5.9 km] long.
Popular hiking routes include the Marmore Falls Loop, which is about 3.7 miles [5.9 km]. More moderate options are the Le Cascate delle Marmore and Lago Piediluco – loop tour at 8.7 miles [14.0 km] and the Abbey of San Pietro in Valle Loop from Ferentillo, approximately 9.5 miles [15.3 km].
Yes, Parco Fluviale del Nera is a destination for cyclists, offering routes for road cycling, gravel biking, and touring cycling. The 'Greenway del Nera' is a long ring route that traverses the Valnerina. Explore options with the Road Cycling Routes around Parco Fluviale del Nera guide.
Gravel biking routes often follow ancient mule tracks and explore diverse landscapes. Examples include the Caprareccia Railway Bridge – Caprareccia Station loop, approximately 28.7 miles [46.1 km], and the Caprareccia Railway Bridge – Scheggino loop from Arrone, about 45.0 miles [72.5 km]. More options are in the Gravel biking around Parco Fluviale del Nera guide.
Mountain biking is an available activity in Parco Fluviale del Nera. Routes like The Sleeping Old Woman – Lake Piediluco loop from Ferentillo, approximately 27.8 miles [44.7 km], offer challenging terrain. The MTB Trails around Parco Fluviale del Nera guide provides further options.
The Valnerina valley, where the park is situated, contains charming fortified towns such as Arrone, Ferentillo, and Montefranco. Historical sites also include monasteries and watchtowers, like the ancient Abbey of San Pietro in Valle, which are integrated into the landscape.
Parco Fluviale del Nera is a popular destination on komoot, with more than 4,000 visitors having shared their experiences. The 111 available routes have an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars, indicating a high level of satisfaction among users.
Komoot offers several guides for Parco Fluviale del Nera, including Hiking around Parco Fluviale del Nera, Road Cycling Routes around Parco Fluviale del Nera, and Gravel biking around Parco Fluviale del Nera. There are also guides for specific interests like Waterfall hikes and Attractions.
For visitor information regarding Parco Fluviale del Nera, contact can be made via phone at +39 0744 389966 or by email at info@parcodelnera.it. The park is managed by the Umbria Region – Service for Forests, Mountains, Naturalistic Systems, and Fauna-Hunting.

