Anello della Rupe
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Rasputin21
Ashburton, Australia2,242 contributions
Oct 2011 • Couples
The Anello della Rupe or Ring around the Rock can be an adventure or a strenous walk. It can be accessed from several points, the easiest being the entrance from Piazza Marconi and Palazzo Crispo Marsciano. You will note a large map of Orvieto on a board with the letters PAAO (Parco Archeologico Ambientale dell'Orvietano). The paved area leads between garden beds of roses. This area is wheelchair friendly and leads to the edge of the rock where there is a view over the valley. In the centre is a long circular staircase that leads to the ring road. This is quite a long road with lots of roads joining it or leading off it. You need to have a sense of direction as you could easily get lost and some people may become frightened being in somewhat dense bush at times. Like everything that goes down, you will also need to climb up in some areas - some are steeper than others. Make sure that you are following the sometimes poorly marked route. You could find yourself at a dead end at the end of the cliff with no barrier. You will pass the Necropoli Etrusca (Etruscan town), the Grotto dei tronchi fossili (fossil cave) Porta Soliana. You can decide to leave the route here and walk back into the town, or cross over the funicolare and continue the walk. Here you will also see traces of the medieval cobblestoned road that joined the eastern part of the cliff with the valley of the River.
I would definately not do this walk when dusk or darkness is approaching. While it is lit in a few places, in most places it is not and it would be very difficult finding your way back safely. You will generally find that you are the only walker except for the dog walkers later in the day and the chestnut or mushroom collectors.
You will be rewarded by great views of the tufa rock and see where it has been patched up to prevent further degradation. Some of this patching is actually massive walls, both medieval and modern. The colours on the rocks are delightful and so the play of light across it from time to time. Sometimes there is a break in the growth and you will see across the valley. You will definately hear the distinctive woosh of the Eurostar and Intercity trains hurtling by on the railway lines down below. The town below looks like a toy town on the set of a Swiss model railway set up. In October you will see drifts of tiny wild, pink cyclamen, and dodge the falling horse chestnuts.
There are small markers along the way marking the route and also small markers that tell you what the particular point of interest is.
You will now have to continue walking till you get to Porta Vivaria. This leads via a boardwalk back into the city (mind the step between the boardwalk and the edge of the cobbled path at the gateway). Or if you want you can continue to the Necropoli etrusca, the Chiesa del Crocifisso del Tufo (one of the few 18C examples of architecture in Orvieto). You will then walk back through Porta Maggiori and Via della Cava to Piazza Sant Andrea..
The walk back into town from Porta Vivaria leads between the houses and it is very interesting to peek into gateways and ruined houses and discover lanes leading off to other little and locked churches.
We thoroughly recommend this walk in Orvieto, wear good walking shoes/boots, take plenty of water, a hat if it is summer and use both mosquito repellant and sunscreen.
I would definately not do this walk when dusk or darkness is approaching. While it is lit in a few places, in most places it is not and it would be very difficult finding your way back safely. You will generally find that you are the only walker except for the dog walkers later in the day and the chestnut or mushroom collectors.
You will be rewarded by great views of the tufa rock and see where it has been patched up to prevent further degradation. Some of this patching is actually massive walls, both medieval and modern. The colours on the rocks are delightful and so the play of light across it from time to time. Sometimes there is a break in the growth and you will see across the valley. You will definately hear the distinctive woosh of the Eurostar and Intercity trains hurtling by on the railway lines down below. The town below looks like a toy town on the set of a Swiss model railway set up. In October you will see drifts of tiny wild, pink cyclamen, and dodge the falling horse chestnuts.
There are small markers along the way marking the route and also small markers that tell you what the particular point of interest is.
You will now have to continue walking till you get to Porta Vivaria. This leads via a boardwalk back into the city (mind the step between the boardwalk and the edge of the cobbled path at the gateway). Or if you want you can continue to the Necropoli etrusca, the Chiesa del Crocifisso del Tufo (one of the few 18C examples of architecture in Orvieto). You will then walk back through Porta Maggiori and Via della Cava to Piazza Sant Andrea..
The walk back into town from Porta Vivaria leads between the houses and it is very interesting to peek into gateways and ruined houses and discover lanes leading off to other little and locked churches.
We thoroughly recommend this walk in Orvieto, wear good walking shoes/boots, take plenty of water, a hat if it is summer and use both mosquito repellant and sunscreen.
Written October 28, 2011
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AC J
Washington DC, DC17 contributions
Jun 2013 • Couples
We hiked about two-thirds of the way around the walk and thoroughly enjoyed our afternoon. By coincidence the only other walkers we met were English - 'mad dogs and Englishmen out in the midday sun'? Part of the route was reasonably steep, so it probably isn't suitable for those with physical limitations, but it does offer some beautiful views and standing below the city gives you an idea of what a great defensive position it was. We found lots of diversions on the way and it was pleasant to walk among trees and grass after a morning of city sightseeing.
Written October 29, 2013
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Martin F
Orvieto, Italy2 contributions
Jun 2014 • Couples
Very roughly, the Anello rings the town outside the walls and about 50-80 ft. below the main level. There are 5 ways down to it. We ran it, once or twice a day for five weeks. A circuit for us takes just over 40 minutes which would put the distance at about 3 1/2 to 4 miles. [It is hard to relate time to distance because of the terrain.] This is one of the best runs we have ever had anywhere in the world. It has beautiful views, and is quiet and serene. It is, of course, safe, with no cars etc. (actually, to be accurate, there are one or two 80 yard stretches where there can be cars, but they are rare and much slowed by the terrain). Talking of terrain, pretty well none of it is flat and there are four or five really steep ascents and descents, some maybe a hundred yards long. The surface is not slippy, even when wet. Mostly the surface is asphalt, some is gravel, some cobbles, some concrete, and some is just paths in woods. We really enjoyed the 'ring'. You would too, whether you walk or run or just look.
Written June 25, 2014
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FredO764
San Diego, CA75 contributions
Nov 2015 • Couples
If Orvieto itself is not "getaway" enough for you, take a walk down this beautiful trail that encircles the town along the base of the tufa rock. It's an up and down walk in the lush greenery down below the town. Not known for its views but does offer a view of the city from a perspective not seen by the average visitor. Not to mention it's a great workout, walking through the forest. Along the way you'll also pass by a little chapel carved into the rock and can visit the Etruscan Necropolis along the way.
Written December 10, 2015
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wavemamaP
Milwaukie, Oregon, United States44 contributions
Sep 2015
Walkig around the base of Orvieto's hill makes for a nice walk, but the signage is poor. We ended up doubling back a few times when the signs indicated two different directions to take and one of them was a dead end. Also, several of the advertised sites were closed, so the walk wasn't particularly interesting from a historical view.
Written October 13, 2015
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Roskers
Cambridge, UK1,030 contributions
This is a lovely and varied walk below the walls of the town. It's accessible from five points and so you can choose the length of your walk, even taking the escalator back up from Foro Bario if you wish. The tourist office by the Duomo has a useful map, though you won't get lost without one. You could start by going through the Porta Soliana by the top of the funicular and take the route on the southern side of the hill to maximise exposure to the sun. The trail is mainly paved and fairly easy with suitable footware, but not for buggies or high heels. You'll see a variety of views, the cliffs and walls with numerous caves, and views punctuated by some olive groves and stands of bamboo. Highly recommended.
Written April 7, 2015
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Daniel M
Spoleto, Italy68 contributions
Feb 2015 • Friends
This is a must do after a hearty lunch. The views are great. There are some hidden gems, like Etruscan burial sites and bamboo forests. plus black squirrels with little white chests. Cute-issimo!
Written February 21, 2015
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Fiona Wilders
10 contributions
Apr 2019 • Family
This was a great way to get out with the family and take an easy couple of hours talking and walking under the incredible cliffs of Orvieto. Unfortunately the Necroplis that were heavily featured on the maps weren't open and didn't look like they had been in a while.
Written July 6, 2019
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Doby47
New York City, NY12,460 contributions
Jan 2017 • Couples
After many visits to Orvieto we finally did this hike.
Pretty nature walk, great views and historically very interesting with hidden churches in caves and Etruscan sites.
Pretty nature walk, great views and historically very interesting with hidden churches in caves and Etruscan sites.
Written September 6, 2017
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LHWabasha
Wabasha, MN160 contributions
Oct 2015 • Friends
The guide book said relatively level. The guide book lied. It is a lot of up and down. Th trail is paved. Just wasn't prpared for it tk be so strenuous. Well worth it though if you have the time.
Written November 19, 2015
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Ciao....ho visto solo adesso la domanda, scusa !!!!
Non ne sono certissima, ma penso di si, le guide sono così gentili che non credo ci siano problemi !!
Written November 2, 2016
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