Nature Reserve Guide
Riserva Naturale Nomentum, a nature reserve in the Lazio region, is located between the municipalities of Mentana, Fonte Nuova, and Monterotondo. This area features a diverse landscape, characterized by hilly terrain with altitudes ranging from 60 to 200 meters. The reserve encompasses a mix of natural features, including fragments of deciduous forests, olive groves, cultivated fields, and wetlands, making it suitable for several sports like road cycling, mountain biking, touring cycling, hiking, and more.
88
Routes
4.3
(122)
Average rating
1519
People visited

1
riders
35.0km
02:00
720m
720m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

4.1
(7)
117
riders
46.3km
02:00
360m
360m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

5.0
(1)
81
riders
60.8km
02:47
670m
670m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

5.0
(1)
44
riders
63.4km
03:21
1,190m
1,190m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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4.9
(15)
111
hikers
7.36km
01:55
50m
50m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

3.7
(9)
17
hikers
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

57
hikers
10.1km
02:44
120m
120m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.0
(2)
8
hikers
6.60km
01:52
140m
140m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.4
(11)
75
riders
21.3km
01:50
330m
330m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

4.9
(7)
53
riders
29.9km
02:29
520m
520m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

23
riders
49.7km
03:41
880m
880m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

4.8
(5)
24
riders
32.7km
02:33
570m
570m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.
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4.7
(3)
59
riders
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.5
(2)
58
riders
74.1km
04:49
890m
890m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

17
riders
55.0km
03:30
680m
680m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

14
riders
20.2km
01:23
340m
340m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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3.8
(4)
90
runners
11.1km
01:10
130m
130m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

8
runners
17.2km
01:49
200m
200m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(1)
11
runners
6.06km
00:38
70m
70m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

8
runners
7.89km
00:50
80m
80m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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8
riders
21.1km
01:28
120m
120m
Easy gravel ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

9
riders
48.4km
03:16
690m
680m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

3.0
(1)
3
riders
26.5km
01:46
440m
440m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Riserva Naturale Nomentum offers a variety of outdoor activities including Road cycling, Mountain biking, Touring cycling, Hiking, Jogging, and Gravel biking. The reserve features a diverse landscape with both paved and unpaved surfaces, suitable for different fitness levels. There are 88 routes available, with an average rating of 4.3 stars from over 1,200 visitors.
Popular road cycling routes include the 'Moricone Scenic Road โ Fontanile di Stazzano loop from Mentana' at approximately 37.8 miles (60.8 km) and the 'Monteflavio climb โ Moricone Scenic Road loop from Mentana' at about 39.4 miles (63.4 km). These routes offer varied terrain, with some requiring good or very good fitness. More options are available in the Road Cycling Routes in Riserva Naturale Nomentum guide.
Yes, Riserva Naturale Nomentum has mountain biking trails, often incorporating unpaved segments. Examples include the 'Trail 1 and 2 โ Remains of a Roman cistern loop from Mentana' at about 13.7 miles (22.0 km) and the 'Remains of a Roman cistern โ Trail 1 and 2 loop from Mentana' at approximately 18.6 miles (29.9 km). Further details can be found in the MTB Trails in Riserva Naturale Nomentum guide.
The reserve offers various hiking trails, including easy paths through woods and routes with panoramic views. Examples include the 'Caves Along the Trail โ Macchia di Gattaceca Forest loop from Pozzo del Merro' at approximately 4.0 miles (6.5 km) and the 'Macchia di Gattaceca Forest loop from Pozzo del Merro' at about 4.1 miles (6.6 km). The Hiking in Riserva Naturale Nomentum guide provides more information.
Yes, Riserva Naturale Nomentum offers routes suitable for beginners and those new to outdoor activities. For hiking, there are easy paths through enchanting woods. Some cycling routes are described as mostly paved and suitable for all skill levels. The Easy hikes in Riserva Naturale Nomentum guide highlights accessible options.
The reserve features a hilly landscape with green areas like Macchia Trentani and Valle Cavallara, deciduous forests, olive groves, and wetlands. It is also rich in archaeological remains, including vestiges of the ancient Latin-Sabine city of Nomentum, parts of its 4th-century B.C. walls, and Roman imperial-era villa ruins.
Riserva Naturale Nomentum is a popular destination on komoot, with over 1,200 visitors having shared their experiences. The routes in the reserve have an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars. There are 88 routes available for various sports.
Komoot offers several guides for Riserva Naturale Nomentum, including Road Cycling Routes, MTB Trails, Touring Cycling, Hiking, Running Trails, Easy Hikes, and Gravel Biking.
For general inquiries regarding Riserva Naturale Nomentum, you can contact the managing body. The official website for information is parchilazio.it/nomentum. A contact phone number is +390667663301.
Riserva Naturale Nomentum features a predominantly hilly environment, with altitudes ranging from approximately 200 to 650 feet (60 to 200 meters). The terrain includes a mix of paved and unpaved surfaces, fragments of deciduous forests, olive groves, cultivated fields, and wetlands. This varied landscape provides diverse routes for different outdoor activities.
Yes, touring cycling is a popular activity in Riserva Naturale Nomentum. Routes like the 'Mentana Gate loop from Mentana' at approximately 25.5 miles (41.0 km) and the 'Marcigliana Nature Reserve loop from Mentana' at about 32.4 miles (52.1 km) are available. These routes can range from moderate to difficult in terms of challenge. More information is in the Cycling in Riserva Naturale Nomentum guide.
Gravel biking is an option in Riserva Naturale Nomentum, utilizing the reserve's mix of paved and unpaved surfaces. Routes such as the 'Aniene River โ Nomentano Bridge loop from Chiesa di San Liborio' at approximately 12.7 miles (20.4 km) are available. Some gravel biking routes can be challenging. The Gravel biking in Riserva Naturale Nomentum guide provides further details.

