Walking the Treia valley and beyond
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Surrounded by national park, there are many villages and castles that can be accessed using well developed bush paths or by car, all of a similar medieval vintage.
Walking Must do!
From Piazza Umberto 1, every road out of the square (other than the one going back up and out), takes you to a variety of stunning bush hikes, ranging from 20 minutes to many hours. There are maps available at various points, and you can download a map app Veio Park.
On these paths you will find picnic areas, water falls, and encounter other friendly walkers. Not far away you will find the remains of a Faliscan temple dating from around 200 BC, as well as dozens of Faliscan caves. The paths of the Treja valley can be explored for days. Many of the paths are also used for horse riding and mountain biking.
More information can be found at: www.parks.it/parco.valle.treja/Eindex.php
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Strong grippy walking boots are essential, and walking sticks recommended.
Cascate di Monte Gelato
(meaning frozen mountain) is a pleasant 1 hour walk away, or about 5 minutes by car. the series of waterfalls have featured in many movies, and there is also a fully restored medieval water mill.
There is a restaurant open Tuesday to Sunday, La Vecchia Mola.
There is a restaurant, La Vecchia Mola, that is open some weekends. There are a wide range of self-guided or led bush walks. Just one example of the guided walks is the Opera di Bosco, featuring artworks created out of the natural rocks and flora of the Treja valley. You will also see bronze age caves dating from around 3,500 BC, and plenty of Etruscan tombs dating from the 2nd century BC.
Must Do!
Walk the spectacular route from Mazzano to the abandoned monastry of S.Maria, where you will also find picnic tables and views of Calcata.
