Baldachin of St. Peter – St. Peter's Basilica loop from Appiano

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Rome

Baldachin of St. Peter – St. Peter's Basilica loop from Appiano

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Baldachin of St. Peter – St. Peter's Basilica loop from Appiano

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6.39km

110m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 19, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.91 km

Momo Spiral Staircase, Vatican Museums

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The Helical Staircase in the Vatican Museums, located in Vatican City, is an architectural marvel. Although at first glance it looks like a single staircase, it is actually made up …

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2.97 km

St. Peter's Basilica

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Dominated by the majestic St. Peter's Basilica, St. Peter's Square owes its characteristic elliptical shape adorned by the imposing arcade to the work of Gian Lorenzo Bernini, who every year …

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3.00 km

Baldachin of St. Peter

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The Cupola di San Pietro is the dome that covers the intersection of St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City. It is one of the largest and most beautiful domes in …

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3.02 km

Guarded entrance to the Vatican

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The entrance leads into the Vatican and is the main access point if you want to go to the "Campo Santo Teutonico".

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3.22 km

Angels Unawares sculpture, St. Peter's Square

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“That's why it's not just about the migrants' cause, it's not just about them, but about all of us, about the present and the future of the human family. Migrants, …

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3.34 km

St. Peter's Basilica

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The view of St. Peter's Basilica from here is very sublime.

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3.42 km

Bernini Fountain — St. Peter’s Square, Rome

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The fountains of Saint Peter's Square are two twin fountains located in the homonymous square in Rome, included in the territory of Vatican City, and placed on the major axis …

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3.54 km

St. Peter's Square

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St. Peter's Square is among the most famous squares in the world. It is a symbol not only of spirituality but also of culture, being among the greatest architectural works …

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6.39 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.45 km

1.18 km

1.02 km

457 m

287 m

Surfaces

5.03 km

918 m

441 m

Elevation

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Highest point (80 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

Weather

Friday 9 October

22°C

15°C

60 %

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Max wind speed: 10.0 km/h

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Comments

February 17, 2024,R08. Beklimming van de koepel boven de basiliek.

There was still time in the morning before the plane took off. On Friday we had only half climbed the dome of the basilica due to the strict time schedule. I decided to go back and climb all the way to the top of the basilica.

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