Nature Reserve Guide
Riserva Naturale di Decima Malafede is a sprawling nature reserve located on the outskirts of Rome, Italy. This protected area features a diverse landscape characterized by extensive rural areas, rolling hills, and valleys carved by streams. It encompasses significant lowland forests, including cork oak and tall oak woodlands, which provide varied terrain for outdoor activities. The reserve's natural features make it suitable for several sports like hiking, road cycling, jogging, gravel biking, and more.
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4.89km
01:17
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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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01:11
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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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118
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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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125
riders
30.7km
01:20
290m
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Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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21.0km
00:56
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Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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64
runners
12.4km
01:18
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Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8.66km
00:55
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Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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00:47
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Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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13.5km
01:28
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90m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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87
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Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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21.9km
01:36
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180m
Hard gravel ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

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24
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55.4km
03:14
120m
120m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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

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

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21.5km
01:21
190m
190m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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24
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23.4km
01:24
220m
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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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riders
26.8km
01:50
230m
230m
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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11
riders
30.0km
02:02
200m
200m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Riserva Naturale di Decima Malafede is a nature reserve located on the outskirts of Rome, Italy. It features diverse landscapes including rural areas, rolling hills, valleys, and extensive lowland forests, serving as an important ecological corridor.
The reserve offers a variety of outdoor activities, including Hiking, Road cycling, Jogging, Gravel biking, Touring cycling, and Mountain biking. There are 72 routes available for exploration.
Yes, the reserve features several easy hiking trails. An example is the Hike to Lake of Lovers, which is approximately 3 miles (4.9 km) long. More options can be found in the Easy hikes around Riserva Naturale di Decima Malafede guide.
Popular hiking routes include the Trilussa Trail – Reed Path on Sentiero Trilussa loop from Vitinia, a moderate route of about 5.5 miles (8.8 km). The Hiking around Riserva Naturale di Decima Malafede guide provides additional options.
Yes, there are road cycling routes, often utilizing surrounding roads or skirting the reserve's perimeter. An easy option is the Roadbike loop from Università Campus Bio-Medico di Roma, covering approximately 19 miles (30.7 km). More routes are detailed in the Road Cycling Routes around Riserva Naturale di Decima Malafede guide.
The reserve is well-suited for gravel biking with its dirt paths and unpaved roads. A challenging route is the Waterworks on the Tiber – Morandi Bridge of Tor di Valle loop from Villa Bonelli, which is about 50 miles (80.3 km) long. The Gravel biking around Riserva Naturale di Decima Malafede guide offers more information.
The reserve features extensive lowland forests, including cork oak and tall oak woodlands like Macchiagrande di Trigoria. Unique geological features include the Solforata di Pomezia, known for its unusually colored waters. The reserve also contains valleys carved by streams such as the Fosso di Malafede.
The reserve is home to ancient archaeological remains, including traces of Palaeolithic settlements and Bronze Age burial grounds. It also offers panoramic views of Rome from various vantage points. The Attractions around Riserva Naturale di Decima Malafede guide highlights several points of interest.
Riserva Naturale di Decima Malafede is a popular destination, with more than 1,500 visitors having shared their experiences on komoot. The routes in the reserve have an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars.
Komoot offers several guides for the area, including Hiking around Riserva Naturale di Decima Malafede, Gravel biking around Riserva Naturale di Decima Malafede, and Road Cycling Routes around Riserva Naturale di Decima Malafede. There are also guides for MTB trails, running, and natural attractions.
The reserve provides various trails suitable for jogging. A moderate route is the Risaro – Reed Path on Sentiero Trilussa loop from Vitozzi, approximately 5.4 miles (8.7 km) long. Additional options are available in the Running Trails around Riserva Naturale di Decima Malafede guide.
Mountain biking trails are available, ranging from easy to moderate difficulty. An easy option is the Torre della Chiesaccia – Chiesaccia Ruins loop from Municipio Roma IX, about 14.5 miles (23.4 km) long. The MTB Trails around Riserva Naturale di Decima Malafede guide offers more routes.
The official website for Riserva Naturale di Decima Malafede is romanatura.roma.it/riserva-naturale-di-decima-malafede/.

