Tufo Canyon – Necropolis Fountain loop from Fontana Marcaccio

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Tufo Canyon – Necropolis Fountain loop from Fontana Marcaccio

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Tufo Canyon – Necropolis Fountain loop from Fontana Marcaccio

03:58

13.0km

440m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: August 1, 2026

Waypoints

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1.42 km

Artemisio Forest Refuge

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In 2015, the Artemisio Forest Refuge, owned by the Municipality of Velletri, was assigned on loan for modal use to the temporary association "Natura Matura" which will manage the refuge …

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2.13 km

View of the Monti Prenestini

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what a spectacular view we can admire

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3.20 km

Tufo Canyon

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Natural canyon carved by water

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3.26 km

Maschio d’Ariano Gorge

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Suggestive and deep gorge (canyon), dug by rainwater in the volcanic rock near the Maschio d'Ariano, between Velletri and the Pratoni del Vivaro, inside the park of the Roman castles. …

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6.71 km

Necropolis Fountain

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Excellent point to take a break and with the possibility of refueling water.

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10.4 km

Fontana del Turano

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good starting point for walks on the Artemisio

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13.0 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.8 km

246 m

Surfaces

7.63 km

4.13 km

1.28 km

Elevation

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Highest point (770 m)

Lowest point (510 m)

Weather

Tuesday 6 October

22°C

17°C

42 %

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Max wind speed: 13.0 km/h

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Comments

February 19, 2024,Velletri - Canyon di tufo [anello]

An excursion that offers us a pleasant walk in the woods above Velletri, with a special treat: the suggestive Tufo Canyon. 🌲

The first part of the route is a comfortable walk that takes us to the Artemisio Forest Refuge. 🛖 From here, following a newly traced path on the left, a short but rewarding climb towards the Canyon awaits …

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