Grotte di Palazzolo – Route along Lake Albano loop from Albano Laziale

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Grotte di Palazzolo – Route along Lake Albano loop from Albano Laziale

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Grotte di Palazzolo – Route along Lake Albano loop from Albano Laziale

02:35

8.83km

220m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: October 8, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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368 m

Roman Amphitheatre of Albano Laziale

Highlight • Historical Site

The Roman amphitheater of Albano Laziale is a beautiful testimony to ancient times. The view of the plain around Rome that can be admired from its walls is incredible. It …

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1,000 m

Cave Entrance Along Forest Path

Highlight • Cave

2.11 km

Aqueduct

Highlight • Monument

2.35 km

Grotte di Palazzolo

Highlight • Cave

2.66 km

View of Lake Albano from the Pentima della Vecchiaccia

Highlight • Viewpoint

Section of path overlooking Lake Albano with a unique view! Recommended in the early morning with the sun behind you. Strongly not recommended for those suffering from vertigo and children …

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4.13 km

Grotta dei Cappuccini (Castel Gandolfo)

Highlight • Cave

There are no opening and closing times, I recommend making the route in good weather conditions. You can reach the caves from via dei cappuccini.

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4.49 km

Ruins

4.81 km

Via Francigena Underpass Near Lago Albano

Highlight • Structure

Watch your head, the ceiling is low. Also sometimes the underpass is flooded with mud and debris, use your phone flashlight to avoid surprises!

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6.30 km

Route along Lake Albano

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

8.83 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.87 km

817 m

598 m

311 m

231 m

Surfaces

6.87 km

951 m

598 m

152 m

142 m

113 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 11 October

24°C

15°C

33 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 15.0 km/h

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Comments

March 2, 2026,Dalla pentima della vecchiaccia all’alcova rupestre

Someone recently carved the tuff at the entrance of the alcove and opened a spherical cavity on the podium.

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September 23, 2022,Pentima della Vecchia, Romitorio Sant'Angelo in Lacu e grotte varie

Leave the car at the Capuchin convent. The trail begins near the Ignorant Fratte. Hiking shoes are mandatory to reach the Hermitage of Sant'Angelo in Lacu.

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