Places
Hike·Moderate·Scenic·Popular
Monte Circeo — Sentiero del Faro
Lazio
Monte Circeo (541 m) is an isolated limestone massif rising from the Pontine plain — in antiquity it was believed to be the island of Circe (the witch of the Odyssey) when the Pontine Marshes around it were a sea lagoon. The national park has Neanderthal remains in its caves. The summit walk gives views over the Pontine Islands (Ponza, Ventotene) and on clear days the Aeolian Islands. Wolf is confirmed in the park.
Duration
4 hours
Distance
10 km
Elevation
+500 m
Best season
October – May
Highlights
- Ancient home of Circe the witch — believed island in antiquity
- Neanderthal remains found in park caves
- Pontine Islands and Aeolians visible from the summit
With your dog
National park trail; dogs on leash.
