Riace, a region in the Province of Reggio Calabria, Italy, offers a diverse landscape for outdoor activities. Situated within the Parco Naturale Regionale delle Serre Calabresi, the area features rugged hills, forested valleys, and notable waterfalls, with some elevated points providing views of the Ionian Sea. This varied terrain makes Riace suitable for several sports like road cycling, touring cycling, hiking, mountain biking, and more.
The Riace region provides a range of outdoor activities for…
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58
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15.4km
04:44
550m
550m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths.

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5.99km
02:04
310m
310m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly walkable paths. Sure-footedness required.

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6.11km
02:06
310m
310m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly walkable paths. Sure-footedness required.

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3.73km
01:12
170m
170m
Easy hike. Easily walkable paths.
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77.1km
04:17
1,510m
1,510m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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60.5km
02:26
250m
250m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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132km
06:21
1,760m
1,760m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

11
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101km
05:31
1,970m
1,970m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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19.6km
01:17
150m
150m
Easy bike ride. Mostly paved surfaces.

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48.3km
03:08
600m
600m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

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27.0km
01:58
450m
450m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

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24.2km
01:40
410m
410m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.
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19.2km
01:35
380m
380m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required.

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29.1km
02:05
320m
320m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required.

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21.9km
01:27
260m
260m
Easy mountain bike ride.

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53.0km
04:13
1,090m
1,090m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required.
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runners
13.0km
01:22
20m
20m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

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7.43km
00:47
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Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

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8.76km
00:55
60m
60m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

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9.23km
01:01
160m
160m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.
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Riace offers a variety of outdoor activities including Road cycling, Touring cycling, Hiking, Mountain biking, and Jogging. The region features 6 routes, which have an average rating of 4.71 stars from more than 500 visitors.
The Riace region is characterized by rugged hills, forested valleys, and notable waterfalls, forming part of the Parco Naturale Regionale delle Serre Calabresi. Some elevated points offer views of the Ionian Sea. The Marmarico Waterfall is a prominent natural attraction.
Yes, Riace offers road cycling opportunities with varied terrain. The region's scenic roads and rugged hills provide routes for cyclists. More information can be found in the Road Cycling Routes around Riace guide.
Touring cyclists can explore the Riace region on its quiet country roads. The area is also part of larger initiatives like the Parks Cycle Route and the Magna Graecia Cycle Route. Details are available in the Cycling around Riace guide.
Riace provides a network of hiking trails suitable for various ability levels, from easy to moderate. Trails lead through diverse landscapes and to features like the Marmarico Waterfall. The Hiking around Riace guide offers more information.
Yes, the rugged hills, valleys, and forests of the Serre Regional Natural Park provide an ideal environment for mountain biking. The region of Reggio Calabria also features specific mountain biking trails. Consult the MTB Trails around Riace guide for routes.
Notable hiking routes include the 7.0 mile (11.3 km) trail to Cascate del Marmarico from Centrale idroelettrica Guida, taking about 3 hours and 32 minutes. Another option is the 9.6 mile (15.4 km) path from Bivongi to the Marmarico Waterfall. The 3.1 mile (5.0 km) Cattolica of Stilo loop from Stilo also offers historical and natural beauty.
Riace is famously associated with the Bronzi di Riace, ancient Greek statues discovered off its coast. The village of Riace Borgo, located 4 miles (7 km) from the Ionian Sea, retains characteristics of a walled town with ancient gateways and noble houses. The Cattolica of Stilo loop also winds through historical sites.
Riace is a popular destination on komoot, with more than 500 visitors sharing their experiences. The routes in the region have received an average rating of 4.71 out of 5 stars. This indicates a high level of satisfaction among users.
Komoot offers several guides for Riace, including Road Cycling Routes around Riace, Cycling around Riace, Hiking around Riace, MTB Trails around Riace, and Running Trails around Riace.
The official website for the Municipality of Riace is comune.riace.rc.it. The primary phone number for the Municipality of Riace is +39 0964-733002. These resources can provide further local information.
The terrain for cycling in Riace is varied, featuring rugged hills, valleys, and forests. This provides diverse routes suitable for different cycling disciplines, from challenging road climbs to scenic touring paths and technical mountain bike trails. The region offers a mix of elevation changes.

