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01. Rome to Cave

A cycling route starting in Rome, Lazio, Italy.
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OverviewAbout this route
4 h 50 min
Duration
71.7 km
Distance
1,486 m
Ascent
1,111 m
Descent
14.8 km/h
Avg. speed
758 m
Max. altitude
DrPARcreated this 1 month ago
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Route qualityWaytypes & surfaces along the route
Waytypes

  • Road

    26.5 km37 %

  • Quiet road

    23.7 km33 %

  • Cycleway

    4.3 km6 %
Surfaces

Paved

50.2 km(70 %)

Unpaved

5 km(7 %)

  • Asphalt

    50.2 km70 %

  • Ground

    2.9 km4 %

  • Unpaved (undefined)

    1.4 km2 %
Route highlightsPoints of interest along the route

  1. Point of interest after 0.5 km

    Fountains of the Palace of Justice

  2. Point of interest after 0.5 km

    Castel Sant'Angelo

  3. Point of interest after 0.8 km

    Stadium of Domitian Archaeological museum

  4. Point of interest after 1 km

    Piazza Navona

  5. Point of interest after 1.1 km

    Palazzo della Sapienza

  6. Point of interest after 1.5 km

    Pantheon Iconic temple built circa 118 to 125 A.D. with a dome and Renaissance tombs, including Raphael, Vittorio Emanuele II, Umberto I.

  7. Point of interest after 2.3 km

    Monumento a Vittorio Emanuele II Grand marble neoclassical temple honoring Italy's first king and First World War soldiers.

  8. Point of interest after 2.4 km

    Trajan's Column A carved frieze winds up around the outside of this column erected upon victory in the Dacian wars.

  9. Point of interest after 2.5 km

    Trajan's Forum Remains of the Roman square, built in the 2nd-century, with a column celebrating victory over Dacia.

  10. Point of interest after 2.5 km

    Tempio di Venere Genitrice The Temple of Venus Genetrix is one of those ruins that may seem modest at first glance, yet carries an extraordinary weight of history and symbolism. Standing within the Forum of Caesar, it was dedicated by Julius Caesar himself to Venus Genetrix, the divine mother of the Julian family. Even in fragments, the temple radiates a quiet elegance that invites the visitor to slow down and imagine its former splendor. The few remaining columns rise beautifully against the sky, their delicate fluting and refined proportions hinting at the grandeur of the original structure. The space around the temple is peaceful, slightly removed from the heavy crowds of the nearby Forum Romanum, making it a lovely corner to pause, observe, and breathe in the atmosphere of ancient Rome. What makes this site special is not just its architectural remains, but the story it embodies — a blend of mythology, politics, and personal devotion. Standing here, you can almost sense Caesar’s ambition, Rome’s religious life, and the deep connection between power and divine lineage. Though only partially preserved, the Temple of Venus Genetrix remains a beautiful and evocative stop, especially for those who enjoy visiting places where imagination and history interlace. A quiet gem in the archaeological heart of Rome.

  11. Point of interest after 2.6 km

    Forum of Augustus Ancient ruins of a forum built to include a temple to Mars and provide space for legal proceedings.

  12. Point of interest after 2.7 km

    Foro Romano Vast excavated area of Roman temples, squares and government buildings, some dating back 2,000 years.

  13. Point of interest after 2.7 km

    Forum of Nerva Remains of a Roman complex built by Emperor Domitian, with leftover columns from Minerva's Temple.

  14. Point of interest after 3 km

    Temple of Venus and Rome Emperor Hadrian-designed hilltop temple complex museum used for occasional public events.

  15. Point of interest after 3.3 km

    Colosseum Monumental 3-tiered Roman amphitheater once used for gladiatorial games, with guided tour option.

  16. Point of interest after 4.3 km

    Circus Maximus Green space and remains of a stone & marble arena that could seat 250,000 Romans for chariot races.

  17. Point of interest after 5 km

    Baths of Caracalla Ruins of a vast rectangular-shaped Roman thermal bath complex used from around 216 A.D. to 537 A.D.

  18. Point of interest after 5.7 km

    The Tomb of the Scipios is a fascinating and often overlooked archaeological site, offering a unique insight into Republican Rome. Tucked away a short distance from the bustling Baths of Caracalla and Porta San Sebastiano, this hypogeum was the burial place of the noble Scipio family, one of the most important and influential in ancient Rome, from the 3rd to the 1st century BC. Visiting the tomb is a captivating experience: you enter a complex of tunnels dug into the tuff, where the burial niches and funerary inscriptions ("elogia") celebrating the virtues and achievements of family members, including legendary figures such as Scipio Africanus, are still visible (or have been replaced with copies, as the originals are preserved elsewhere, such as the sarcophagus of Scipio Barbatus in the Vatican Museums).

  19. Point of interest after 6 km

    Arch of Drusus

  20. Point of interest after 6 km

    Aurelian Walls Well-preserved sections of the walls built 271–275AD under Roman emperors Aurelian and Probus.

  21. Point of interest after 6.1 km

    Via Appia Antica

  22. Point of interest after 8.9 km

    Ninfeo di Egeria

  23. Point of interest after 9.6 km

    Colombario Costantiniano Often confused with the nearby Torre Valca (it's about a hundred meters away), it shares its origins (Roman, including the tower, at least at the base) and its fate, having been used as a mill and then again as a residence (one of the niches converted into a sink). Its location right next to the Almone bridge (also originally Roman and made of brick) is curious for a structure of this kind, helping us understand how the area was once very different from how we imagine it. Also curious is the temple-like structure for a small temple, which is uncommon among columbaria (in fact, it shouldn't be called that, as it doesn't date back to the Constantinian era, but to the 2nd century AD). The burial structure (besides the niches on the sides, an arcosolium is visible from afar at the back) is very similar to others in the area (obviously the cenotaph of Annia Regilla, but also Sant'Urbano and some small temples on the Appian Way), with two floors, the lower one intended for burials and the upper one for rites. Today we see a single space because the upper floor and roof have collapsed, and since we cannot get close, we can clearly recognize the two-tone bricks (originally painted red and probably also when it was used as a house in the Middle Ages). We can imagine that the interior—preceded by a columned atrium now lost—was entirely paved in marble... but as we know, in past centuries everything was reused, and so even the hinges of the door remain, while the plaque with the names of the deceased that was above has been removed. The aquifer beneath is very active, which is why it was used after the floor had already collapsed to channel water to turn a mill wheel in the Middle Ages. This area is also secured, partly because many surrounding tombs were discovered during the first restorations about twenty years ago, but you can walk around and see the building in its entirety. It is practically the furthest monument in the Caffarella Valley and you'll find it in the area below the Sacred Grove on the right, or coming from the Vaccareccia and turning left at the end: it's worth an exploratory stroll.

  24. Point of interest after 10.8 km

    Tomba dei Pancrazi discovered on April 28, 1858 by Lorenzo Fortunati, the name was attributed to it for its presence on the basis of two inscriptions, found inside the apogee that referred to that family, probably from the 3rd century AD. The large brick building of recent construction is found on the left of Via Latina, the building was built with the aim of protecting the original hypogeum underneath, dating back to the 1st-2nd century AD, and is one of the three that can be visited inside and in the hypogeum. Entering the building in the upper part you can admire a large room where suggestive monochrome mosaics are visible on the floor, with dolphins and other fish. The underground room, which is accessed via stairs, can be divided into two rooms, in the first one the niches on the walls stand out, some with remains of paintings, a strigliato sarcophagus, with the clipeus depicting the two spouses, with the slab partly broken, I imagine when it was discovered, to verify its contents, on the floor there is still the original monochrome floor. In the other room you feel a great emotion because the ceiling with the cross vault is completely decorated, with bas-reliefs, polychrome paintings in good condition with mythological scenes, landscapes, flora, fauna, and architecture. Once there were several sarcophagi, currently in the center of the room there is a single large and simple marble sarcophagus, with a double-sloping lid, in oriental style. Walking in these environments, even if bare compared to their original appearance, you are also moved because you are walking on ancient mosaic floors. Several interesting finds, which were found here, are currently visible in the Vatican Museums, in the "Gregorian profane" one, I had the opportunity to see the so-called: "Sarcophagus. with the myth of Hippolytus", very well preserved. NOTE: The visit to the park is free (closed on Mondays) however I recommend the visit (for a fee) inside the three main tombs, there are notable remains in some cases of incredible beauty, furthermore you will be given explanations that help to understand the places and the works in an exhaustive way.

  25. Point of interest after 11.9 km

    Torre del Fiscale - Parco Archeologico dell'Appia Antica

  26. Point of interest after 14.2 km

    Claudian acqueduct

  27. Point of interest after 14.8 km

    Capannelle Train station Option: train 29min Capannelle to Colle Mattia 0909/0959/1210/1304/1404 -17km

  28. Point of interest after 15.3 km

    Via Latina remains

  29. Point of interest after 15.3 km

    Via Latina remains

  30. Point of interest after 15.3 km

    Acquedotto dell'Acqua Iulia

  31. Point of interest after 35.5 km

    Colle Mattia Train Station

  32. Point of interest after 38 km

    Antico Lavatoio For centuries, the "Maranella" washhouse was the main source of water for the village of Colonna. The spring waters that flow abundantly here even today have always been a source of life for people, animals, and local agriculture. Even today, it's common to observe those who continue the ancient tradition of washing clothes at the fountain.

  33. Point of interest after 60.3 km

    Museo Diffuso - MuDi

  34. Point of interest after 60.7 km

    Rocca dei Colonna listed as one of Italy's 100 best towns with its Ancient Polygonal wall

  35. Point of interest after 70.5 km

    Museo Lorenzo Ferri 0900-1900

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