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Lake Mezzano – Lake Mezzano loop from Piansano
03:14
44.4km
520m
Mountain biking
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.
Last updated: July 9, 2026
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SIC Caldera di Latera
Waypoints
Start point
Parking
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17.5 km
Scenic Gravel Path in SIC Caldera di Latera
Highlight • Trail
19.3 km
Lake Mezzano
Highlight (Segment) • Lake
23.4 km
Brigands' Trail
Highlight • Trail
23.7 km
Gravel Road in the Green
Highlight • Trail
25.9 km
Lake Mezzano
Highlight • Lake
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27.9 km
Dirt Roads in the Caldera di Latera
Highlight • Volcano
It is an elliptical depression, whose major axis is almost nine kilometers long and whose edges rise on average up to almost 200 m above the level of the flat bottom. Originated as a result of repeated volcanic eruptions which occurred about 200 thousand years ago, it was later occupied by the waters of a lake. The polecats, which give the name to this locality, are residual manifestations of volcanic activity consisting of emissions of gases and vapors containing hydrogen sulphide.
The caldera is a Portuguese word that has entered the world volcanological terminology. Following extremely violent eruptions, during which enormous quantities of pyroclastic materials are erupted, the volcanic apparatus already partially demolished undergoes a sinking. The depression that forms is mostly circular and is called caldera. That of Latera has several easily recognizable craters, with four concentric walls attesting to four different eruptive phases.
That of the caldera is not only a landscape and geological value. The singular characteristics of its environments and the local biodiversity have earned it the recognition of the inclusion in the Lazio lists of both the Sic (sites of community importance) and the SPAs (special protection areas). In particular, the avifauna is the most interesting component of the local animal population. Among the reported species stand out birds of prey characteristic of open environments such as the harrier, the black kite and the lodolaio. More discreet, but no less important, are the presence of various passerines habitual frequenters of the steppe areas such as the calender, the gardener, the quail. Among the reptiles, the common tortoise is reported. (Parchilazio.it)
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37.7 km
Fonda di Storia di Corte di Valenzano
Highlight • Historical Site
44.4 km
End point
Parking
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
22.9 km
15.4 km
3.17 km
2.14 km
762 m
Surfaces
16.9 km
15.9 km
7.76 km
3.83 km
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Elevation
Highest point (550 m)
Lowest point (390 m)
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