Places
Park·Easy·Relaxing·Hidden gem
Bosco del Sasseto, Torre Alfina
Lazio
The Sasseto is a 60-hectare relic wood of giant oaks, maples, limes and yews growing over a chaos of lava boulders, kept deliberately "wild" since the 19th century by the Marquis Cahen, whose neo-Gothic mausoleum stands among the trees. Visits are guided and limited to protect it.
Duration
1–2 hours
Distance
3 km
Elevation
+100 m
Best season
April – October
Parking · Free
Free parking at Torre Alfina castle; the wood is entered on guided tours (book ahead).
Water
Fountain at Torre Alfina.
Highlights
- Monumental mossy old-growth trees
- Volcanic boulder chaos
- Neo-Gothic Cahen mausoleum in the wood
With your dog
Leashed dogs welcome; access is by booked guided visit only, keep to the path.
