Places
Park·Easy·Relaxing·Hidden gem
Valle del Treja, Viterbo
Lazio
The Valle del Treja Parco Regionale near Mazzano Romano cuts through volcanic tufa with Etruscan tombs carved in the gorge walls and the medieval village of Calcata above — a village of artists and artisans perched on a tufa pinnacle. Otter on the Treja river. Kingfisher. The gorge trail follows the stream through chestnut and hazel forest. European pond terrapin on the rocks. Dogs off-leash.
Duration
2.5 hours
Distance
7 km
Elevation
+150 m
Best season
Year-round
Highlights
- Calcata — medieval village of artists on a tufa pinnacle above the gorge
- Otter on the Treja river
- Etruscan tombs carved into the tufa gorge walls
With your dog
Valley trail; dogs off-leash.
