Places
Volcano·Moderate·Scenic·Hidden gem
Monte Cimino, Viterbo
Lazio
Monte Cimino rises from the volcanic Cimini district above Viterbo, its 1,053 m summit crowned by a UNESCO-listed old-growth beech forest — some of the tallest beech trees in Europe, scattered with trachyte boulders thrown up by eruptions over a million years ago. One giant balanced boulder near the top, the Sasso Menicante, was already a curiosity in Roman times. Trails climb through the forest from Soriano nel Cimino.
Duration
2–3 hours
Distance
6 km
Elevation
+400 m
Best season
April – November
Parking · Free
Free parking at the forest entrance above Soriano nel Cimino.
Water
None; carry water.
Highlights
- UNESCO old-growth beech forest on the summit
- Volcanic trachyte boulders including the Sasso Menicante
- Extinct volcanic dome above Viterbo
With your dog
Leashed dogs welcome on the forest paths.
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