Monti Simbruini — Jenne Canyon
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Monti Simbruini — Jenne Canyon

Lazio

The Parco Naturale Regionale dei Monti Simbruini (30,000 ha) is the largest park in Lazio — a beech forest massif rising to 2,156 m. The Aniene river canyon above Subiaco cuts through the park. Wolf, roe deer and wild cat are all resident. The Subiaco monasteries (the first Benedictine monasteries in history, founded by St Benedict c.500 AD) are in the valley. 1 hour from Rome by car.

Duration
4 hours
Distance
10 km
Elevation
+500 m
Best season
April – October

Highlights

  • First Benedictine monasteries in history — founded c.500 AD
  • Wolf, wild cat and roe deer resident in the park
  • 30,000 ha — largest park in Lazio, 1 hour from Rome

With your dog

Park trail; dogs off-leash.