Nature Reserve Guide
Riserva Naturale Della Tenuta Dei Massimi is a nature reserve spanning approximately 850-870 hectares, characterized by a diverse landscape typical of the Roman countryside. It features extensive open plains, rolling hills, and significant forested areas, including cork oak groves and oak forests. The reserve also incorporates riparian and wetland environments along the Magliana ditch, contributing to its rich biodiversity and ecological significance. This varied terrain makes Riserva Naturale Della Tenuta Dei Massimi suitable for several sports like hiking, jogging, mountain…
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23.1km
06:15
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Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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04:07
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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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7.48km
00:47
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Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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32.8km
01:25
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Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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Moderate road ride. Great for any fitness level. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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01:55
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Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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21.5km
01:23
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Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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122km
07:20
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Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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21.9km
01:36
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Hard gravel ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

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22
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Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Riserva Naturale Della Tenuta Dei Massimi offers a variety of outdoor activities including Hiking, Jogging, Mountain biking, Touring cycling, Road cycling, and Gravel biking. The reserve features diverse landscapes such as open plains, rolling hills, and forested areas suitable for these sports.
A popular hiking route is the Turtle Pond – Turtle Paradise Fountain loop, which is approximately 8.4 miles (13.6 km) long and rated moderate. Another option is the Lake Giglio – Turtle Paradise Fountain loop, an easy route of about 3.2 miles (5.1 km).
Yes, the reserve offers several easy routes suitable for beginners. For hiking, the Lake Giglio – Turtle Paradise Fountain loop is an easy option. Mountain biking also has easy routes, such as the Porta Romana of Villa Pamphilj loop.
The reserve features extensive cork oak groves, such as the 'sugherete della Tenuta dei Massimi,' and oak forests like the 'Bosco dell'Infernaccio.' It also includes riparian and wetland environments along the Magliana ditch. Historically, ancient Roman consular roads like the Via Campana and Via Portuense traverse the area, and the Castello della Magliana, a former Papal Villa, is located within its bounds.
Mountain bikers can explore routes like the Morandi Bridge of Tor di Valle – Ponte Sisto loop, an easy trail of approximately 20.0 miles (32.3 km). Another option is the Castel Sant'Angelo – Baths of Caracalla loop, a moderate route spanning about 25.8 miles (41.6 km).
Riserva Naturale Della Tenuta Dei Massimi is a popular destination, with more than 3,000 visitors having explored its routes. It features over 110 routes across various sports, which have an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars.
Yes, komoot offers several guides for the reserve, including Hiking in Riserva Naturale Della Tenuta Dei Massimi, Cycling in Riserva Naturale Della Tenuta Dei Massimi, and MTB Trails in Riserva Naturale Della Tenuta Dei Massimi. Other guides cover Easy hikes, Road Cycling, Running, and Gravel biking.
The reserve is home to diverse fauna. Mammals such as badgers, foxes, martens, porcupines, and wild rabbits can be found. Bird species include kestrels, brown kites, owls, woodpeckers, and aquatic birds like kingfishers and grey herons. Wetland areas also support amphibians like green frogs and newts.
Touring cyclists can consider the Pantheon – Castel Sant'Angelo loop, a moderate route of approximately 30.7 miles (49.5 km). Another option is the Pineta loop from Magliana, which is about 15.5 miles (24.9 km) long.
Official information about Riserva Naturale Della Tenuta Dei Massimi is available on the RomaNatura website. The official website is www.romanatura.roma.it. For direct inquiries, the managing body, RomaNatura, can be reached at 06 35405350.
Yes, jogging routes are available. A popular option is the Villa Pamphilj Park loop, a moderate route extending approximately 4.6 miles (7.5 km). This route has received a high rating from visitors.

