Places
Park·Easy·Family·Popular

Parco Valle del Treja

Lazio

The Treja river has carved a green, tufa-walled valley here that shelters a surprising density of wildlife for its proximity to Rome, including kingfishers and otters along the quieter stretches. The park's best-known feature above the valley is Calcata, a medieval hamlet perched dramatically on a volcanic tufa outcrop and now home to a small community of artists. Waterfalls and swimming pools dot the valley floor below the village.

Duration
2 hours
Distance
5 km
Elevation
+100 m
Best season
April – October

Highlights

  • Tufa gorge with waterfalls
  • Calcata's cliff-perched medieval village
  • Otter and kingfisher habitat

With your dog

Wooded valley trails; dogs on leash near swimming and picnic spots.